Q: "My last child on the support has turned 19. How do I terminate my support order?
A: If your wages are not being garnished, there is nothing you need to do. You just stop paying. If they are being garnished, you should first talk to payroll or HR to let them know last child has turned 19. If the support order says it stops when last child turns 19 they might be willing to just go off of that. If they indicate you need a court order you will need to file a motion indicating all kids are emancipated and that garnishment should stop. In that motion you should also request reimbursement from the other parent for any support garnished between 19 and time garnishment is terminated.
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