If I live in a state that requires I pay support until my child is 21 but my child lives in a state that requires that I pay until 18, do I have to pay until they turn 21?
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If I live in a state that requires I pay support until my child is 21 but my child lives in a state that requires that I pay until 18, do I have to pay until they turn 21?
Asked on January 21, 2013 under Family Law, New York
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Good question. The answer to your question is what does the order of child support state as to what age you must continue to pay child support for your child? If the order states until age 21 or 18, then such is the order. If the order is issued in a state where child support goes to 18 and is silent as to the timing then you pay up until the child is 18. The same holds true as to the state where the 21 age requirement is in effect.
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