Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Re: does child support stop at 18

Yes, unless the child enrolls in an institution of higher learning by October 1 following graduation from highschool, fulfills all the the other statutory requirements regarding schooling, and provides the non-custodial parent with a lot of info set forth in the statute at the beginning of each semester thererafter. In such a case, the child support obligation continues until the child graduates from the institution of higher education or reaches the age of 22 years, whichever occurs first. Of course, if the child has certain special needs, such as in cases of disability, then the child support obligation may continue indefinitely. I hope that this brief, general outline of the law has been informational for you. You should consult with an attorney if you have specific legal questions of need legal services.