Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Child Support And A 21 Year Old Child
In a few months, my child (who is in college) will turn 21 years old.
Indiana Statute basically says once a ''child'' is 21, support is done. IC 31-16-6-6
My attorney believes I can just stop paying because his interpretation is that the Indiana Statute overrides any judges opinion except for extenuating circumstances.
The Clerks of the court is infactic in saying the only way to do this properly is to petition the court.
So who is right?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child Support And A 21 Year Old Child
Petition to terminate. The clerks are way too overburdened to keep track of exactly when someone turns 21. Therefore, if you stop paying without an order, the records will show nonpayment and an arrears. Although, that can be straigtened out in court, your credit record may be adversely effected and other complications can occur. If you get an order, the clerk picks up on it, and no adverse reporting or recording will occur.
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