Columbus, GA asked in Child Support and Divorce for Georgia

Q: if a child have a mental disorder what will be the cut off for child support?

My child is 18 and recently diagnosed for a mental condition. He is beginning 12th grade this year.

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Regina Irene Edwards
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A: Your child support order should state the cutoff. Normally, child support will continue past age 18 if the child is in high school, but in no event longer than age 20.

Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer

A: I agree with my colleague, it could possibly go until the child is 20, but it's usually 18 or when they are finished with high school. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com

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