Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Re: How to end child support payments after child graduates

Only the court has the authority to determine if a minor, under the age of 21, is in fact emancipated. You could try to do this yourself; however, I do not recommend it. The fee a family law attorney would charge for this should not be all that significant. Call around and see who will give you the best deal (you don�t need Clarence Darrow for this)and try to get a flat fee if possible.

� 93-5-23. Custody of children; alimony. (in part)

The duty of support of a child terminates upon the emancipation of the child. The court may determine that emancipation has occurred and no other support obligation exists when the child:

(a) Attains the age of twenty-one (21) years, or

(b) Marries, or

(c) Discontinues full-time enrollment in school and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years, or

(d) Voluntarily moves from the home of the custodial parent or guardian and establishes independent living arrangements and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years.