Q: Can I petition the court to end child support ?
My son is 18 and has not attended school since graduating last May. He has a part time job and is still living with his mother. The Indiana web site states this.
The court may terminate a non-custodial parent's support obligation, with or without emancipating the child if the court finds that all of the following circumstances exist:
The child is at least 18 years old; and
The child has not attended a secondary school or post-secondary educational institution for the prior 4 months; and
Is not enrolled in a secondary school or post-secondary educational institution; and
The child is, or is capable of, supporting himself or herself through employment.
In order for a court to terminate a child support order prior to 19, a petition must be filed with the court. If a non-custodial parent owes any arrearage at the point when the order for child support terminates, he or she is still required to pay the arrearages.
A: You've answered your own question. Yes, you can petition the court to terminate child support.
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