In the state of Illinois, at what age does child support stop if the kid starts to work at 18 or stays in school ?
2007-04-11 12:09:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
there isn't anything in the divorce papers saying how long it lasts.
2007-04-12 11:49:59 · update #1
Each case is diferent... Support can be ordered until the child is out of college or out of high school or 18...
Check the paperwork for your case it should be spelled out in black and white there... If it's not file an amendment so it can be written out so everyone knows exactly when the payments will end...
I strongly suggest having them last until the child finishes college or turns 24 (most graduate school students are out by 24) which ever comes first... The support agreement can be modified to include payment go directlu to the child after the child enters college (this is especially nice if the student is living in a dorm or an apartment, it gives the student an allowance for rent etc. they may need.)
If you opt for the through college or 24 solution payments can be linked to the child being in college and having a certain GPA.... It is like an added incentive for the child to get his/her education and keep their grades up...
2007-04-11 13:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have to look that up for your state each state has different rules but most states say if a child is not attending school and works full time they are independant and the support stops. If they continue in school it could go as far as the age of 23.
2007-04-11 12:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by bbinqueens33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to you local library and read the law. Many states require parental support to age 18 only. Working does not change a parents responsibility. Many states have changed the law and parents are no longer responsible for higher education. Of course, if there is a signed agreement between the parents, after age 18 anything can be included.
2007-04-11 13:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mike M. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what the court order of child support states. There are different court orders. My daughter is 21, is in college and has a job, she still get's "child support" because that is how the court ruled. She has a friend who no longer recieves child support who is 18 in college and doesn't have a job. Read the papers regarding YOUR divorce/support..
2007-04-11 12:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure about IL, but in most states, you pay support tell 19 if still in school. Just because they may have a job, doesn't mean your still not responsible for child support.
If he doesn't plan on college, then support should stop the day he graduates from high school or tell he's 18.
2007-04-11 12:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by peggin_beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Court order child support ends at age 18.
Its sad, but college is not a guaranteed right to anyone.
2007-04-11 12:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by snack_daddy10 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My divorce decree says 18 or graduation from highschool, whichever is later.
So I have about 10 years of child support to pay ahead of me.
There is no clause forcing me to pay a set amount for college.
2007-04-11 12:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by camys_daddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on your state and what the parenting plan says that you've. In Washington state you may get newborn help after the age of 18 if the youngster continues to be in college or has particular desires, yet you may want to keep on with for the help before they turn 18.
2016-11-23 12:58:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
18. but if the kids goes to college, you'll be still paying.
2007-04-11 12:17:41 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a shame that so many guys are such losers and deadbeats that the state has to force them to support their children! (And some people said that gay people are ruining the image of family life!)
2007-04-11 12:19:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋