Q: I’m from Mississippi, so if my daughter gets a full time job instead of going to college. Does my child support stop?
It says till 21 unless emancipated, does a full time job count as emancipation?
A: If your child reaches the age of 18, graduates from high school but does not go on to college, and becomes employed full time, you should file a motion to terminate your child support. More than one emancipation event will have taken place; however, an attorney cannot tell you will 100% surety that the court will terminate it. Your case will be stronger still if the child supports herself.
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