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My child turned 18; can I stop paying support?

General information for New Jersey, New York and Washington, DC · Last updated

Quick answer

There is no single support-ending age for NJ, NY, and DC. The order, local law, disability, education, and other circumstances matter.

Do now

Read the termination language in the actual order. Obtain any agency termination or continuation notice. Ask whether an application is needed and whether arrears remain. Gather school and disability information if relevant.

Watch for

Ending future support does not erase an unpaid balance. Do not stop a wage deduction yourself or treat a birthday as an automatic cancellation in every case.

Official sources

NJ Courts — FD modification application packet, NY Courts — Starting a Case in Family Court, DC Courts — Parentage and Child Support Branch.

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