Q: I have a child who is 18 and had dropped out of school, and moved out on his own. He has since moved back and enrolled.
He has re-enrolled in high school but has not been attending. How does this affect child support, as both parents agreed it would stop with him moving out.
A: Generally, child support in colorado lasts until the child turns 19 or graduates from high school, if still enrolled. (but not past 21). Child support may terminate upon emancipation. This occurs when the child lives on his own and is self-supporting, marries or enters the armed services. It sounds like the child is not emancipated at this time. Therefore, the existing child support obligation remains in effect. The parent's agreement is not controlling. Any such agreement would have to be approved by the court.
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A: I agree with the last answer. Because the child is not emancipated, the support continues until he is 19. The parents can not agree to an action that is contrary to a court order with regards to support as support is the right of the child.
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