Q: My stepson is 18 and has not spoken or seen his father or I in 6 months. What are our rights?
He is 18, but my husband is paying child support until he is 20 as long as he is a full-time student. We are trying to rekindle the relationship, but so far it has gone nowhere and his mother is not helping. He is in high school for the next few months and are confident that he will finish. My concern is after high school. How do we know that he is still in school full time after he graduates? What rights do we have to demand proof? What happens if we hold child support until we obtain proof of full-time enrollment?
A:
Normally, the child support stops after high school if the child is already 18, so the support should end, but you should show your paperwork to an attorney who can give you advise. As the child is 18, he is an adult and is free to decide for himself whether he wants to have a relationship with his father.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
A: Without knowing your case in detail it’s difficult to provide you with direction. Typically speaking, you would stop paying the child support once he turns 18 and is finished with high school. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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