Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

I live in Maryland and have a child that is 18 years of age and will still be high school when he turns 19 years old. I know that Maryland extended child support obligations beyond the age of 18, "if the child is enrolled in high school, until the child either graduates from high school or attains the age of 19, whichever comes first." My question is would my ex still be responsible for paying for 50% of the medical copayments not covered by insurance as stated in our divorce decree or does it stop at age 18 even though my ex would still pay for a portion of our child's medical insurance (included in child support payment) until he turns 19.


Asked on 3/18/10, 1:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

All elements of child support, which includes the basic award plus medical add-ons, must be paid until your child turns 19.

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Answered on 3/23/10, 2:06 pm


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