Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Colorado

Q: My son turned 18 yo 3 mo ago. He wants to move in with the noncustodial parent now. Can he w/o coc/lawful repercussions?

Case in Arapahoe County, CO. There is a child support order in place. There is nothing in the order that states further action after the age 18 of minor children.

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John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Louisville, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: At age 18, your son is a legal adult and can live wherever he wants. However, child support goes until age 19. the child support may have to be adjusted. you should retain an attorney to discuss that issue.

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Stephen J. Plog
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: Custody orders end at 18. Child support orders end at 19. Child is free to move in with noncustodial parent. If that happens, child support custodial parent is receiving becomes at risk and noncustodial parent could seek child support modification, including as to receiving support.

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