Q: After age 19, is it true that a child in AL in college CAN’T get a part time job in order for child support to continue?
The child will still be primarily supported by the custodial parent. For child support to continue by the non-custodial parent past age 19, is the child NOT allowed to have a part time job while in college?
A: First, when was the order rendered? If the order is after a case called CHristopher, then no child support can be ordered after the child turns 19. If the order is pre-Christopher, then college expenses can be part of the order. However, the amount of the support is based on need and would depend on the language of the order.
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