Bourg, LA asked in Child Support for Louisiana

Q: Child is 18 still in school for 1 class. Works full time job making 14.00. Does the parent still have to pay C.S?

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3 Lawyer Answers

A: I believe the answer will be in your child support order. In Texas the language usually states until child turns 18 or graduates from highschool whichever comes "last". So if they turn 18 while a senior in highschool you would still pay the support until after they graduate.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
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  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Yes until kid graduates or turns 19, whichever comes first.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Answered
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: However you are entitled to a recalculation based on the child's income.

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