what is the age of my children when I stop paying maintenance?

Answer 1

18,

Answer 2

I think that although there is minimum age at which you can stop paying maintenance in every jurisdiction that I know of - this isn't the point. I think you remain morally responsible to provide support at least until the child(ren) become(s) self supporting. This is particularly important in these days (UK) where University education is no longer fully grant aided. But on from there - won't you want to take part when, say, your daughter gets married? I certainly did and made financial arrangements at the time of the divorce to cover that. Later, if you are lucky, you become a grandparent and you have the chance to start contributing, in every way, but with a slightly different level of responsibility. Children are forever.

Answer 3

I am going to guess you aren't trying to stop parenting...just wanting to know when you won't have to pay court mandated support anymore.

Most places have it set up to go with the child's education...age 18 or when they graduate HS. If they go into highed education (college), most places won't mandate support past the age the child can be declared on a parent's federal tax form, but judges will encourage parents to work out an agreement that will provide financial help throughout their college years. If you have a child with special needs (something frequenly unaddressed), the courts can (and the parent should) mandate the establishment of long term payments to help pay for the additional costs of housing and educating the person, even as an adult.

Answer 4

Well, it's your children. You can stop anytime of age, but they're will be consequences all around, even past adulthood.
The problem: People are not taught about REAL parenting, no clue ! The big part, making the transession from childhood to adulthood and teaching them to become self sufficient. Schools don't teach those life skills, it comes from the parents. Review what your parents taught you or did it just come to you.

Answer 5

Legally its 18 but if the kids deceide to stay on at cllege u may have to pay out till they are 19 years old as my dads a coward and dont pay a penny but i hope u make the right decision for the sake of ur kids

Answer 6

normally 16-18, depends when the child leaves education
but why would you want to stop paying for the upbringing your children???

Answer 7

Legally, 16 if they start work 21 if they are in full time education

Answer 8

If you're in singapore, you will stop paying at the age of 21. However, if he or she is still in school, you will still continue to pay...

Answer 9

Either their 16th Birthday or when they leave full time education. So if they want to be a lawyer/doctor etc... then this could be until their early 20's.

Answer 10

You should always be with an open wallet when it comes to your children, legalities mean absolutely nothing. If you can, then help them if they need your help as much as possible.