Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Support - does it stop when I die?

What your obligations are viz your Stipulation or existing Court Order SHOULD be determined after careful review and examination of same, with your attorney.

However, although you may be committed to pay half of the college costs (usually through age 23 sometimes age25), in NY ollege costs are distinquished from child support.

Thus, your "child support" obligation does not continue past age 21.

ALSO, You cannot be charged for college costs if your child does not attend college (or other post HS obligation, per your agreement to contribute to post HS educational or vocational program). And, your obligation to contribute to your child's post HS is not indefinite, ie., probably does not extend past 23 or 25 years.

Notwithstanding the above, suggest that you obtain a term life insurance policy naming your daughter or a fund to be used for her education in the event of your "premature" death, in order to avoid confusion, as indicated you want to avoid.

But, PLEASE remember, your obligations (legal and otherwise) preexisting your marriage, never end.

Therefore, you should always expect to have to make your persona and property arrangements in consideration of same.

Good luck,