Cary, NC asked in Family Law and Child Support for North Carolina

Q: Divorce was filed in NY.Now live in NC & he's in NJ. Kids are 18 & 21.Does child support stop at 21?No CS order filed.

The 21 yr old works Full Time living with Dad. 18yr old Sr in HS living w/ Dad also. I understand I will keep paying for my younger child but will I need to keep paying for the 21 year old? I don't care if I need to I just want to know what they are entitled to so I don't have any issues with ex-husband.

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A: In NC child support ends at 18 - there are some circumstances where it could be a bit longer but if you have a court order or agreement, that should specify when child support ends.

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