If your child support order was entered on or after July, 1997, the support obligation stops when the child turns 19 unless:
* the parties agree otherwise by a stipulation signed after July 1997
* the child is mentally or physically disabled, and the court orders past age 19
* the child is in high school, or an equivalent program; in this case, support continues until a month after graduation but not beyond the age of 21
If your child support order was entered prior to July, 1997, the support obligation terminates when the child turns 19 unless:
* the parties agree otherwise by a written stipulation after July 1, 1991
* the child is mentally or physically disabled and the court orders support past age 19
* the child is in high school, or an equivalent program, in which case, support continues until a month after graduation but not beyond the age of 21 unless there is an order for post-secondary education ordering support to continue through post-secondary education
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The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.The biological parent is legally responsible for paying child support. A step parent is not legally responsible for paying child support.
Yes. The parent is still responsible for providing support until the child support order is modified by the court.Yes. The parent is still responsible for providing support until the child support order is modified by the court.Yes. The parent is still responsible for providing support until the child support order is modified by the court.Yes. The parent is still responsible for providing support until the child support order is modified by the court.
In New York, parents are legally responsible for their child until the child turns 21 years old.
Yes. They are still the child's parent and responsible for supporting their child.
when they move out.
At 18 years old, you are considered an adult and your parents are no longer responsible for your support unless there is a child support order saying otherwise.
No. The custodial parent's spouse is not responsible for your child.
In New York, parents are legally responsible for their children until they reach the age of 21.
No. The child's parent is responsible for paying child support.
When the child is 18.
In Texas, a parent is typically no longer responsible for their children once they reach the age of 18, which is the age of majority. At that point, children are considered legal adults and responsible for themselves.
As long as they are a minor, they are the parent's responsibility. When the child becomes an adult at age 18 they are no longer responsible.