My child is 18 years old and working full-time. Can I stop paying child support?
What laws require a parent to support their children until age 21?
Answer
The CourtHelp website on "Emancipated Child" lists what conditions emancipate a child.
From Court Help -- Support:
Under New York State law, both parents must financially support their child until the child turns 21 years old. Child support also includes providing health insurance coverage until the child turns 21 years old.
If the child is under 21 and married, self-supporting, or in the military then the child is emancipated and the parents don't have to support the child.
Applicable laws include:
- Domestic Relations Law Section 240 Custody and child support; orders of protection
- Family Court Act Section 413 Parents' duty to support child