Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
age of majority for child support
In the state of Virginia, at what age does the father's child support responsibility end. Can a father be required to pay support for college, even after the child has reached their 18th birthday?
Asked on 3/08/02, 10:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward
Law Offices of Paul B. Ward
Re: age of majority for child support
Child support ends at age 18, unless the child is still enrolled full time in high school and living with the support recepient.
A father can't be required by the court to pay for college unless he agreed to do so in a settlement with the mother.
Answered on 3/11/02, 1:11 pm