Q: Order ended Nov '16, paying arrears since. Now ex is filing to extend till child is out of school. Now May, legal?
Shouldn't this be her responsibility, which is passed, to do this before it ended. And what will happen with me paying arrears, by garnishment for this 6 months?
A: Here is what I found: Under Maryland law, child support continues until the minor child reaches the age of 18. It may be extended to age 19 if the child is still enrolled in high school. If there is past-due child support, the agency will continue to enforce payment until the arrears are paid in full, regardless of the age of the child.
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