I have heard that I have to keep paying until he graduates, which would make him 18 and 5 onths old
2007-06-29 10:27:05 · 18 answers · asked by VINCENT W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
yes i think you do as long as he is in school
2007-06-29 10:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by just_me_1955 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you don't keep paying it then child support recovery will keep it going for you. They did that to my husband. In fact he was paid off in May and they put in an order for .23 cents that he was short in his check and so they started the order again to garnish the .23 cents. This was after he received a letter stating that he was complete and finished with his payments.
2007-06-29 15:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do your custody/support papers say? All support/custody papers are not alike. My ex has to pay support until my daughter is 23, however a friend's husband only paid support until their child was 18. YOU have to go according to what YOUR court papers say, not by what you have heard.
2007-06-29 12:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what is written in your agreement. If it does not specify - then child support legally ends at 18 in most states. I know we have the same situation coming up with my stepson. What we have agreed to is to stop payments to his mother, but to pay his car insurance and give him spending money and a clothing allowance until he graduates. That way we are still supporting him and at the same time teaching him to handle money while he is still living under adult supervision. As anxious as you might be to end the payments - do stop and think about your son. Teenagers are expensive!
2007-06-29 10:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends. Some states require that child support payment be made until the child is out of school and others stop them at 18. Look over your judgment and when in doubt, consult an attorney.
2007-06-29 10:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by Its Just Me! 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am not too sure of the answer, but who cares.... He is your child, I would hope you will still help support him until he has a successful job and doesn't need help anymore... just because he's about to graduate high school doesn't mean that he doesn't need your support!!! If you can't afford your kids, don't have any.
2007-06-29 10:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
What a question. Gee, I'm sorry that you have to pay to help support a gift from God. Unbelievable.
2007-06-29 11:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by wc2ketey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look at your divorce decree, it should be spelled out. A lot depends on what State your divorce was granted in. N.Y. used to be till age 21.
2007-06-29 10:33:32 · answer #8 · answered by Lance 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
im going thru this now my boys are 20 yrs old have tyhier own lives and houses and families i have to pay till they are 21 isnt that some ****????? it sucks but its the law.....
2007-06-29 14:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by midget/pita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is your child....not a car payment.
If he lived with you would you cut him off on his 18th birthday.
I hope he goes to college and you have to pay 4 more years.
2007-06-29 11:02:07 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES most states you pay till he graduates high school.deal with it.good luck.
2007-06-29 10:41:00 · answer #11 · answered by dixie58 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋