Q: If my child now resides with me (was w/ mother) when do I stop paying her child support?
A: If the child resides with you for thirty days then after that file for custody and to stop the child support. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
A: You can ask for the child support payments be abated (put on hold). This is a much quicker way to stop the child support. After the child has resided with you for an extended period of time (30-181 uninterrupted days) you can seek a modification of the final order.
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