In NC child support ends when the child has graduated high school or when they turn 18 provided they have graduated high school. Unless you have some sort of agreement to the contrary specifying continued support through college. The amount of support you receive is not impacted by your ex-'s marriage unless he/she has another child. The new spouse’s income is not a factor in your support. YOu can go to the child support calculator on this website and run the numbers.
Also if your child is still in high school at age 20, then support ends anyway. Support is until the child graduates high school or age 20 which ever occurs first.
Dear PERRYST1:
Greetings. It will continue if the custodial parent can provide proof that the child is still in school. No, if the custodial parent decides to get married that should not affect your child support, generally. Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Does child support end at the age of 18 or will it continue if the custodial parent can provide proof that the child is still in school?
Also if the custodial parent decides to get married will my child support payments decrease or is this a topic that is addressed depending upon the case history?