Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

. child support,college

what is indiana law pertaining to when a parent has fulfilled their parental obligation for child support and college?


Asked on 2/17/07, 4:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Samuel Hasler Samuel Hasler

Re: . child support,college

Child support and educational benefits are actually two separate things even though they are generally lumped together.

A parent's child support obligation generally stops when the child reaches 21 years of age or is emancipated.

College educational benefits end when the child graduates college.

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Answered on 2/17/07, 6:07 pm

Re: . child support,college

Generally, Mr. Hassler has provided you with a concise answer. However, college expenses are only required if court ordered and the Petition for College Expenses must have been filed before the child is 21.

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Answered on 2/17/07, 6:46 pm


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