Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Child support age
In NY, at what age do I have to stop paying child support?
Asked on 4/30/07, 3:44 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Tracey Bloodsaw
Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw
Re: Child support age
Absent emancipation prior to, the age is 21 years.
Answered on 4/30/07, 4:37 pm
Anthony Colleluori
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Re: Child support age
You never HAVE to stop but most people want to stop as soon as possible. Ususally if the child is not going to college, the payments stop at 18. If the child is going to college then 21 but I have seen courts require until 23 in certain cases.
Answered on 4/30/07, 6:18 pm