Q: I have two step children, one turned 18, graduated, and left for college. Does she come off child support order? When?
Child support is still being deducted from my husband's pay check for both children. We just want to know if the 18 yr old support automatically terminates, how long until it happens, or does he have to petition to gave it removed? He wants to send her money for college directly now that shes old enough and on her own in another state.
A: Carefully read the court order in place since the language may not be specific. It's possible that he needs to file to terminate it. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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