Q: Child support question. In state of California. Youngest child turns 18 in 2 days.
There is an existing order and wage garnishment in place. The balance of back child support is in excess of 49 thousand dollars, will his wages still be garnished after she turns 18? If not how does that balance ever get paid off?
A: Support for the 18 year old should end when he graduates from high school, not just on the reaching of age 18. The arrears however, continues to be owed until it is paid off. The wage garnishment can continue for that purpose. You could even go back to court and get the garnishment amount increased since the underlying support will decrease for the child who is now 18.
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