Montgomery, TX asked in Family Law and Child Support for Texas

Q: My child is turning 18 and lives in Pennsylvania. I will be filing for termination of support soon....

My child lives with her aunt and will not be graduating high school when she turns 18. I believe she quit school. What reasons could the court order continuation of support past the age of 18 in PA? My child was diagnosed as being bi-polar and has behavioral problems due to this. Would that be considered a reason for the court continuing the support order even though she is turning 18?

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Rahlita D. Thornton
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Rahlita D. Thornton
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A: You would have to provide proof that she is not in school. The parent would have to file request for special needs extension of child support if requesting and prove if there are special needs of child requiring extra financial needs.

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