Q: Does a custodial parent (court ordered) have to continue providing/ maintaining their child past 21 years old?
Initial decree had father/non-custodial, 4 years later father got court order custody. Child left back with non-custodial parent/mother (never changed court order), child left at 19, now is 21 demanding continuation of child support to the custodial parent/father.
A: You need to carefully read the original order and what it says about termination. In Florida child support ends at 18 or high school graduation. If your order is from another state it may extend child support to 21. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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