If my 18 year old child fails to graduate, do I still have to continue paying child support?
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If my 18 year old child fails to graduate, do I still have to continue paying child support?
Asked on April 17, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I hate to place things back in your court but what does you order state? Generally speaking, in Texas, a noncustodial parent is required to pay child support until the child reaches the age of 18; the court can order support to continue until a child graduates from high school if the child is enrolled and regularly attending. If your child drops out then go to court and ask for an official termination of your obligation to pay just to be sure.
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