Q: Child support is being followed by a Texas decree. But, we live in NE. NE is 19, Texas is 18. Which do I follow now?
I need to know what to do if I divorced and am paying child support in TX as directed by my divorce decree. But, we all live in NE now. TX says 18 for child support, and NE says 19. We have been following the TX divorce decree that has never been changed since we all moved to NE. When my child turns 18, the support will stop in TX. But, we live in NE. I do not know if NE will say I have to keep paying, or not. I am following the decree from TX.
A: Generally the age of majority for child support doesn't automatically change from the original order even if the parties move to a new state. Thus, child support can still terminate at 18 years old even if the child is living in Nebraska if the original order was entered in a state where child support terminates at 18 years old. It is possible that additional support could be requested but a further order would generally be necessary to order this.
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