Do Medical Expenses Extend To An Emancipated Child?

Question: Does the agreed upon order for medical expenses extend to a child that is emancipated?

What Is The Process For Ending Child Support?

Question: What is the process for ending child support payments once a child reaches the age of emancipation? Also, what affect will that have on arrears?

What Are Grounds For Modifying Child Custody?

Question: My son, who turns 18 in January, currently lives with his mother, but I worry about the environment he is in. They’re constantly getting into heated arguments and she recently had to call the police on him. I think he would be much better off living with me. What …

Terminating Child Support Upon Emancipation

Question: I currently pay child support for both of my kids. One graduated two years ago and the other is graduating in two weeks. How do I terminate the child support payments for them? I thought it would automatically stop for both of them, but I was mistaken and I …

Divorce Dilemma: Avoiding Child Support Debt & Contempt

By “Dad X” When I was laid off from my corporate job of many years, it didn’t bother me as I had worked all my life and I had experienced one or two other changes from longtime positions. It always led to bigger and better things, so I paid my …

How To Make Sure An Income Deduction Order Terminates

Question: I currently have an income deduction order in place so my child support payments are sent from my employer directly to my ex-wife. My daughter is about to reach the age of emancipation and I want to make sure my payments stop, but my employer is saying the income …

Ending Child Support When Child Reaches Age Of Emancipation

Question: I pay child support for both my children. My oldest will reach his age of emancipation later this year. What do I need to do when that happens? Will the payments just stop automatically or do I need to go to court to stop them?

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – February 6, 2015

Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced that Fort Worth Senior Attorney Lauren Melhart earned Board Certification in Family …

Son Graduating & Moving Out: Can I Pay Child Support Directly to Him Now?

Question: My son is graduating and moving out of my ex’s house soon. He plans on attending a community college in a different state. I’d like to start paying child support directly to him, rather than to my ex. What are my options for getting the support directly to him?

When My Youngest Turns 18, Does Child Support Really End?

Question: My divorce agreement says in writing that my child support ends when my youngest child turns 18. Will that truly be the end of child support?