Can a court order child support to stop?

If the decree states when payments are supposed to stop, then that would be controlling. If it doesn’t state when child support should stop, then the member will need to go back to court to obtain an order stopping the child support.

How can I get a court order for child support?

First, you and your child’s other parent can agree on an appropriate amount (usually set by your state’s guidelines) for support. A judge must approve your agreement and turn it into an official court order. If you and your child’s other parent can’t agree, you’ll have to ask a Judge or local agency to set the amount.

Is it possible to change a child support order?

There are consequences for modifying or terminating a support order without judicial approval. Therefore, it is best to consider consulting with a child support lawyer for assistance. A lawyer can help you understand your child support payment obligations and advise you how to change the order if necessary.

When does a child support order expire?

For example, some child support orders state that your child support obligation ends when the child reaches a certain age, such as 18. If your child is 18, then you have the right to terminate child support.

If the decree states when payments are supposed to stop, then that would be controlling. If it doesn’t state when child support should stop, then the member will need to go back to court to obtain an order stopping the child support.

For example, some child support orders state that your child support obligation ends when the child reaches a certain age, such as 18. If your child is 18, then you have the right to terminate child support.

What happens to child support when parents separate?

When parents separate, a parent must ask the court to make an order establishing parentage (paternity) and also ask the court to make an order for child support. Child support payments are usually made until children turn 18 (or 19 if they are still in high school full time, living at home, and cannot support themselves).

How to stop child support and alimony payments?

The process for stopping child support and alimony payments depends on the method used to start the payment. If the payment is made because an income withholding order was issued by a child support enforcement agency (CSEA) then in most cases, you will have to contact that particular agency to have them send us a termination order.