If the original court order states child support will end on the child’s 18th birthday, can the custodial parent ask that it be continued if the child goes to college?
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If the original court order states child support will end on the child’s 18th birthday, can the custodial parent ask that it be continued if the child goes to college?
Asked on October 27, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Many states do not require or authorize a court to impose a duty on parent to support their children who are attending college. Illinois, however, is not one of those states. If the child is going to attend college, then the custodial parent can file a request to modify the support order and require the non-custodial parent to pay a certain percentage of college related expenses.
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