In most cases, child support payments end when the child reaches the age of majority – 18 or 21. However, there are many factors to take into consideration when determining this. There are incidences when payments do not end until the child graduates from college.
If your child becomes emancipated, your support obligations end. This happens when the child reaches 18 or 21 and sometimes it happens when the child seeks a court order asking to be emancipated from his or her parents. Other times include when the child:
- Marries
- Becomes self-sufficient
- Joins the armed services
If you need additional information on terminating your child support obligations, contact an experienced Orange County Family Law attorney who will explain California’s laws and help you construct a plan for your child’s needs.
