Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
attains majority age
The Final Judgement stated that child support was to continue until the minor child ''attains majority age, becomes self supporting, marries, dies, or ceases to reside in the home of the former Wife.
(1) What is majority age in the state of Florida?
and (2) Does that mean child support stops when the child graduates High School---or does it continue if they go to college---even though the document does not state that specifically????
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: attains majority age
The age of majority in Florida is eighteen (18). Child support generally stops at this age unless the parties agree to extend the child support, their is a settlement agreement which provides for a longer period or the party who wishes an extension files the appropriate motion with the family court for an extension and the court grants the same.
If the non-paying parent wishes to continue to receive child support while the child goes to college, he/she will have to show the need for support and file a Petition with the family court as above. This is considered to be a post judgment matter and will be heard by the same judge (or division is the judge is no longer sitting in that division. It must be filed with all the formalities of any legal pleading.
This is a serious legal matter and you should consult with a family lawyer regarding your particular case.
Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000
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