Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Is jr College graduation before 23 years of age sufficient for ending child supp

My son is 22 (23 in 15 Dec) he is graduating from a Jr College this spring. He may 1. get married or 2. go on to a 4 year college or 3. get a job. If he chooses to continue to live at home with his mom, Which consitiutes a continuation or cesation of child support before he becomes 23?


Asked on 4/08/00, 3:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

College graduation for ending child support

You have to look at the court order to answer this question. If the court order indicates that child support will continue until he finishes college, then you would be responsible for child support during the summer. The usual definition of emancipation in Massachusetts includes stopping education and marriage. However, it is the words of your judgment that control.

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Answered on 4/21/00, 8:56 am
Barbara C. Johnson Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson

Re: Is jr College graduation before 23 years of age sufficient for ending child

If he marries, child-support stops.

If he goes to college, it continues. Doesn't matter that he lives at home.

If he gets a full-time job, it stops.

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Answered on 4/20/00, 7:20 pm


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