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Long Island Divorce Blog /2012 /April /When Does Child Support Stop in New York?



When Does Child Support Stop in New York?

Apr 4, 2012 /
Sharyn O'Mara
  • Child Support /
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Two questions our attorneys are often asked are:

"When can I stop paying child support in New York?"
"When will my child support payments stop?"

Unless there is an agreement that states otherwise, in New York, child support must be paid until the child reaches the age of 21, assuming the child is still living at home with a parent or attending college full time.

Child Support for Children Over 21

There sometimes comes a follow-up question: "What happens if the young adult is still in college after they turn 21?" The answer remains the same in this situation: Unless the parents have pre-agreed to something different, child support stops at the age of 21.

To cover this dilemma, it can be put in the legal separation or divorce agreement that child support will be paid for until the age of 22 (or whatever is agreed on) if the child is still in college full time.

Child Support & College Tuition

In addition to child support, both parties must contribute to the cost of college tuition. A "SUNY cap" is usually designated as the amount to which the parents are obligated to contribute, even if a child opts for a more expensive school. This is yet another incentive for students to stick with a four year college plan, or they may find themselves with some more student loans than they had expected.

Of course, many parents still help their children out with college payments and support (and car payments, and cell phone bills, etc.) once their legal obligations end, but this would be considered voluntary support. It would be helping to "support" a young adult son or daughter in a different way. Of course, children who are still in college or grad school are all for that.


Have more questions about NY child support laws? Consult a Long Island child support lawyer about your case for free! Call Wisselman, Harounian & Associates at (516) 406-8500 or contact us online.


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