Q: My child graduated high school and just turned 18. Can I just stop paying child support ? Denton county, Texas.
I'm never late on any payment.
A: Child support typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. Review your specific child support order to determine the exact terms and conditions regarding the termination of child support.
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Under a typical court order pursuant to which child support ends if the child has turned 18 and has graduated from high school, yes you can stop paying.
If your wages are being garnished for child support, it does not hurt to submit a proposed order to terminate wage withholding. Otherwise, your employer may continue to garnish your wages for child support.
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