Q: Do parents in California have to pay child support to children over the age of 18?
My brother's childhood friend is still paying child support for his 24 year old daughter who has been in the Air Force for over two years
I cant begin to imagine why his child support payments are still going on. his ex wife would have gone after him for child support soon after the divorce. he would have had to start paying as soon as they knew that their relationship ended
He works and lives in Lost Wages, Neveda but the case is still in California
A:
Child support in California typically ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later.
If he's still been paying, and can show record of the payments, then he should file a motion with the court to terminate child support and recoup the overpayment from the mother.
I'm happy to consult with him if the case is in San Diego county.
Good luck.
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