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In ALL 50 states you pay child support until your obligation is complete. If you owe back support (regardless of what state you are in) you MUST pay the back support regardless of the age or disability of the child. In unique circumstance the age of the child support obligation can be increased through a guardianship probate court case
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How long does a non custodial parent pay child support for a disabled child?
until they are 18
In Texas how long do you have to keep paying child support?
In Texas, when the child graduates from High School. So if you have more then one child, when the last child that you have graduates from High School is when the child support payments will end for you. If the child is not in school for whatever reason it is the age of 18 years old.
How long does a divorced person pay child support in Texas?
Untill they are 18.
Do you have to pay child support for a person who is 21?
Not usually, but there are some cases in which you might. 1. Some states require the non-custodial parent to continue to pay child support if the child hasn't graduated high school and is still living with the custodial parent. 2. If the child is disabled, there is no cut off age for ending child support. The non-custodial parent will continue to owe child support for as long as the disabled child lives with the custodial parent.
How long do you pay for child support?
That's governed by the language of the order for support and the laws of the State with jurisdiction. However, in general child support is owed until the child: dies; is no longer a minor (support may continue into adulthood for severely disabled children); or, becomes emancipated.
How long can the state of Texas hold your child support payment that was received from income tax?
Up to 180 days.
You pay 600 per month child support to the State of Texas for a child you have never seen but who has your DNA The child will be 18 years old in June 2009 Does that end your court ordered obligation?
As long as there is no back-support owed (Child support that is owed from previous months not paid) then 18 is the cut off limit for child support and you would no longer be obligated to pay. HOWEVER, in the state of Texas, if the child continues into college, the legal guardian of the child can bring you to court to continue the support until the child graduates from college.
Can you file for child support if the child is 18?
yes as long as the child is still in school
What is the procedure to stop child support payments in Texas when the child becomes 18 years of age?
Child support ends in Texas when the child reaches age 18 or graduates from high school (so long as the child is a full-time student), whichever is later. Texas divorce and paternity decrees can be quite lengthy, but the decree should set out when child support ends.
When does a non-custodial father's responsibility for supporting his child end in Texas?
The legal age of majority for the state is 18. However, the terms of the child support order dictate how long and under what circumstances support is to be rendered. In some instances, a parent can be obligated to pay support as long as the child is being educated and/or if the child is mentally and/or physically challenged.
How long can you keep your disabled adult child on your health care plan?
Forever
Have a child who is disabled and will soon be 18 what happens to the custody schedule I will have to continue to pay child support indefinitely but I no longer want to care for the child. Can I do?
This is a hard question. Once the child reaches 18 you may not have to pay child support. The child may be covered by disability. The child can be put in a long term care facility if you no longer wish to provide care. Check with your local social services office for more information on this.
