The Biggest Child Support Mistakes To Avoid

Divorce is often complex, and even more so when children are involved.

Do I Have To Keep Paying Child Support?

Question: I’ve been paying child support for my daughter for 19 years. She graduated from high school last year and is planning on moving out of her mom’s house soon.

Which Jurisdiction Determines The Emancipation Age?

Question: I was divorced in New York 15 years ago but have lived in New Jersey for 12 years while my ex and son have lived in Pennsylvania since we divorced. In New York, the age of emancipation is 21, but in New Jersey and Pennsylvania it is 18. Do …

Can My Ex Request Child Support Past The Emancipation Date?

Question: Does my ex-wife have any right to request that I pay child support past our daughter’s emancipation date until she finishes college?

Does The Emancipation Date Change If A Child Is Held Back In School?

Question: My daughter has been held back in school multiple times and her mother does not force her to apply herself. I’m supposed to pay child support until she graduates, but will the emancipation date change because of these setbacks?

Can I Be Reimbursed For Overpaid Child Support?

Question: My daughter reached the age of emancipation six months ago but my wages are still being garnished. How do I go about getting reimbursed for the overpayments?

Can A Teenager Choose Which Parent To Live With?

Question: Can a 17-year-old choose which parent they live with? If so, what is the process for moving?

Terminating Child Support When Obligation Ends

Question: My obligation for paying child support is ending soon. My separation agreement stipulates that child support shall continue until my daughter’s 19th birth or she becomes emancipated. Is there anything I have to do to end my child support obligation or do I just stop paying when the time …

5 Things To Know About Child Support Modifications

When and how to modify child support are questions that many parents find so confusing and daunting that they wind up doing nothing about their changed financial circumstances. That can be a big mistake, and can wind up costing you a lot of money and heartache down the road. While only …

What Constitutes Emancipation For A Child Support Obligation?

Question: What constitutes emancipation for a child support obligation?