Q: I pay child support in Maryland do I keep paying if he is still in high school? My decree states until age 18?
My decree says nothing about high school, I can’t find that verbiage anywhere it only states until 18 years of age. Thank you
A: The law is, child support continues until the later of turning 18 or completion of high school, but not later than age 19. The child must be enrolled in high school for completion of high school to come into play. So, a child turning 18 during 12th grade continues to be subject to payment of child support through the end of the academic year. If classes are completed in May, then May is the last month you pay, even if graduation ceremony is in June.
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