Thursday, July 29, 2010

Is my ex husband supposed to still pay child support since he never filed a motion to stop paying it?

Can this be fought upon? It stated in decree that the child support was until he was emancipated. My Son is still going too college.Is my ex husband supposed to still pay child support since he never filed a motion to stop paying it?
It depends on the state you live in. In some states Child Support continues until the child is 21 if they are in college.Is my ex husband supposed to still pay child support since he never filed a motion to stop paying it?
I really think that depends on the laws for support in your state. If the law states up to 21 or 24 years then, yes he has to pay up until that point. If you have a stipulation in your divorce decree that states he has to help pay that obligation, then yes.





But if the laws state that support is only until the age of 18 there is really nothing you can do.





You might try talking to your ex and see if he will help out with his son's education.





Good luck to you.
Generally the father is still required to pay child support if the child is living with and still attending school even if it is college. But double check. Law are different in every state.
If your support order didn't mention college - then he only has to pay until the child is 18. Pull out the decree and read the terms...
The 1st answer is right. You need to check your legal papers. Personally, I don't see a problem with a college age student working and contributing to his own life.
Child support should end at 18 or when the child graduates high school which ever comes first.

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