Q: my husband is paying child support for his kids but they dont got to school one isnt even enrolled both are 16 and older
Do he have to continue to pay if his children are basically functioning adults ? And what should he do?
A: He needs to keep paying support until a court rules otherwise. Your question isn't easily answered in this forum. There are actions that your husband can take if he believes the children aren't being properly raised or getting the educational opportunities they need. And if they no longer live with their mother, he can file to terminate the support order for that reason. Your husband needs to speak with an attorney to discuss his options and the potential cost of doing so. I'd be happy to speak with him regarding this.
A: Your husband needs to talk to a custody attorney. I can't tell if your husband is more concerned that his kids are not graduating from high school or that he is still paying child support. That said, child support lasts until age 18 or graduation from high school but in no event after 19th birthday.
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