Q: My daughter is pregnant and got married do I have to continue to pay child support? She is 16.
A: This should be a qualifying change, but it must be updated with the courts and other agencies in order to take effect. Hiring a competent attorney would definitely be recommended to assist you with the process.
A: Hello. Typically once a child marries then child support would stop. Check your Settlement Agreement or divorce decree and see what the language says. If that's the only child you are paying support for, you can file a form in the clerk's office to have support stopped. If you have proof of her marriage to attach, even better. Consulting with an attorney in the county where the case is located is a good idea. Best of luck!
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