Do I need to file any additional papers with the court to stop paying child support when my daughter turns 18?
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Do I need to file any additional papers with the court to stop paying child support when my daughter turns 18?
My child support court order states that support will terminate when my daughter turns 18 and is a high school graduate – this will occur next year. Do I need to file any additional papers with the court or can I just stop paying at this time?
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Family Law, California
Answers:
Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, the court did the work for you. If the order states support shall terminate when your daughter turns 18, support stops when your daughter turns 18. Unless the order states otherwise, there is nothing else you have to do.
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