Enforcing A Notarized Agreement That Was Never Filed

Question: The mother of my now adult son and I agreed on the termination of my parental rights in order for her husband to adopt him. We had the agreement notarized, witnessed and prepared, but she never filed the original document with the court. Can I still ask the court …

Can You Force An 18-Year-Old To Follow Custody Schedule?

Question: My son is 18 years old and will be considered emancipated in a few months. My ex-wife allows him to live in her vacation home unsupervised and it has led to a lot of problems, e.g. a DUI, property destruction, etc. Even though he is 18 and legally an …

Paying Off Child Support Arrears For Adult Children

Question: I owe child support arrears for children that are now well into adulthood with their own families. It has been well over 10 years since my children reached the age of emancipation. Has it been long enough to reach the statute of limitations or will I be obligated to …

Can A Minor Child File A Child Custody Modification?

Question: Can I file a motion to modify child custody on behalf of my minor child? My son wants to live with me, and I think my ex-wife would be less likely to fight it if our child was the Plaintiff and not me.

Child Support Termination Procedures By State

Child support does not automatically terminate once the child reaches the age of emancipation in most states. To stop the collection, you may have to file a motion with the court that originally ordered the support. So which states require a motion and which states automatically stop child support upon …

Understanding Indiana’s New Child Support Emancipation Law

By Emily J. Barry Cordell & Cordell Indiana Divorce Lawyer The presumptive age for termination for a non-custodial parent to pay child support in Indiana will be lowered, in most cases, to 19, effective July 1. Prior to July 1, Indiana’s support obligation continued until age 21. Additionally, child support …

Child Support Age Of Emancipation When Dealing With Multiple States

Question: I continue to live in the state where my divorce took place and pay child support according to that state’s child support laws. My child and his mother live in another state where my payments are sent. According to that state’s laws, my child would be considered emancipated because …

Can My Ex Open A New Child Support Case In Another State?

Question: My child support payments ended several months ago when my 18-year-old child was considered emancipated by the state the original order was issued in. However, my ex-wife and child now live in another state where the child support age of emancipation is 21, and she is threatening to take …

How To End Child Support When Child Reaches Emancipation

Question: Per a court order, I pay child support directly to my ex-wife and not through the courts. My daughter turns 18 next month, which is my state’s age of emancipation. Since my payments do not go through the state, can I simply cease paying my ex once my daughter …

Can I Modify Child Support If My Child Received A Scholarship?

Question: I pay child support for my 18-year-old son who heads off to college this summer on a full scholarship eliminating any financial burden to either parent. How likely is the court to consider this a “substantial and continuing change in circumstances” for modification of child support?