Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama
Child support after 19
My husband's divorce reads ''child support starts on 12/1/04 and continues until said children reach majority...'' His oldest daughter just turned 19. His ex challenged our modification saying that we have to pay support until his youngest turns 19 (10 more years). We're paying 1/2 of college expenses also. Is this legal? Would a judge award her support for a child who is 19 and not even living at home?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child support after 19
You do not pay child support for the child that is 19. However, do not be mistaken and think that means 1/2 of it is gone. You have to go by the child support guidelines to determine the amount. Also, if she did not go back to court before the child turned 19, then you do not have to pay any college expenses.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
