If my divorce decree says I have to pay child support until age 24 how can I change that? 4 Answers as of January 25, 2012
I agreed to pay child support until age 24 on my divorce decree (12 years ago) but now my child is 18. How can I get that changed? Another question is, I am not in contact with my child but I heard she has a child of her own, do I have to still pay child support?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Edwin Fahlen Attorney at Law | Edwin Fahlen
The answer to your question depends on the exact language of the Order. Additionally there may be Family Codes that can be used to modify the "agreement" and then terminate the support Order. A review of your Order is necessary for anyone to give you a legal opinion with meaning.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/25/2012
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
You will likely be stuck paying Child Support to age 24, since you stipulated to do so. However, if your income has significantly diminished since the time of the Child Support Order, you may be able to get a modification of Child Support to some extent.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/25/2012
Law Office of Daniel B. Rubanowitz, APC | Daniel B. Rubanowitz
In California, child support is generally payable until the child reaches age 18, unless still in high school and living at home. There are exceptions which may apply to any case, including a written agreement (or Judgment) to pay child support for additional time. You should consult with a Family Law Attorney.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/25/2012
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Abel Fernandez
You have to file a modification and ask that the support be terminated. I am not sure of the language of your order and if there are other conditions or you simply stated you would pay until the child was 24 years old. But you can ask that the court terminate the order since this person is no longer a dependent child.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/25/2012
