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Can child support be obtained in divorce for college student in Illinois?
Not exactly. In Illinois, child support cannot be ordered past the age of majority but "education support" can be. One or even both parents may be ordered to pay education support, based on the child's academic expenses. Education support must also be ordered by a judge, separately from a child support order.
If your child has a GED and is attending college does the father still have to pay child support?
Child support is based upon age (usually 18), not education.
Do you have to go back to court when the child turns 21?
If there is a child support order in place, and your child is now an adult and has completed their education, then yes. You can have the order modified to stop child support as the child no longer meets the requirements of child support
What is something a child has the right to do which an adult does not?
A free education. Child support from their parents. Adult supervision.
What does child support payments cover?
Food, clothing, housing, education, general support, etc.
Does a father have to pay child support if a child is 16 but no longer in education?
Yes, unless the child is "emancipated' (i.e., self-supporting).
What is considered secondary education for child support reasons?
College or a trade school
Where does child support go - to the child or the parent?
Child support payments are typically intended to benefit the child by providing financial support for their needs, such as food, clothing, education, and healthcare. The payments are usually made to the custodial parent who is responsible for the child's day-to-day care.
Can a mother file for child support after the child graduate from high school in Tennessee?
If the child continues on to higher education and lives at home--maybe. If not, you are on your own. Most divorce and child support orders cover this circumstance.
Do you have to pay child support if child is in bording school?
In there is a court order in place for support the terms must be met until/unless the court rules otherwise. Boarding school would be considered a form of education and both parents are obligated to pay for the education of their child/children.
Does child support end if child is not progressing towards graduation?
Depends on the age of the child. If the child is 18 or older and has dropped out of high school and is not pursuing a GED, the court may end the child support obligation. In most cases, child support will continue if the child is under 18, regardless of whether or not they are continuing their education.
Can a parent claim a child on their taxes if they have already gave up rights to the child?
You can only claim a child on your taxes if you provide at least 50% of the FINANCIAL support (through mortgage, food, clothing, education, etc.) for the child. If you provided at least 50% of the support for the child, then you can claim the child for the tax year in which you provided the support.
