Q: I pay child support-her father decided to let her try for her GED at age 16--- does this require me to keep paying
A:
For purposes of child support, Indiana law (IC 31-16-6-6) considers a child emancipated if the child:
is age 19;
has joined the United States armed services;
is married;
is not under the care or control of either parent or someone else approved by the court; or
is at least 18 years old, has not gone to school for the last 4 months, is not enrolled in school, and is or is capable of supporting himself or herself through employment.
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