Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

child support after 18

can a judge order me to pay child support for a child after 18th burthday if child is not in school or sick


Asked on 3/30/07, 1:24 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Barbara C. Johnson Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson

Re: child support after 18

Shouldn't.

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Answered on 4/01/07, 8:17 am
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: child support after 18

In either Divorce or Paternity matters, child support is payable until at least the child's 21st birthday, IF the child is resident with a parent, and principally dependent on that parent for support. This often involves education. However, if a child is "just being lazy," a court may cut off support. This is a fact-driven question; please feel free to call me for further discussion and advice.

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Answered on 3/30/07, 1:30 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

child support after 18

The usual cut-off is emancipation.

There must something in your situation that concerns you. With the additional information, a better option or perspective can be framed.

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Answered on 3/30/07, 5:48 pm


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