John’s parents divorced when he was 9 years old for various reasons. John lived with his mother, and his father sent child support every month. However, when John dropped out of high school at the age of 17 and started working with his friends in another state, his father learned about this and wondered if he should continue to send child support for John.
As I mentioned in a previous column, child support payments can be adjusted for various reasons after a divorce. So when should child support payments end, and can they be stopped if a situation like the one above arises?
In New Jersey, child support payments are legally required until the child reaches 19 years old, but if certain conditions are met, they can be extended until the child reaches 23. In New York, however, child support payments are required until the child reaches 21. As the end date for child support payments varies by state, it is important to be aware of the regulations. There are some exceptions, but generally, child support payments automatically end when the child reaches the age determined by law.
Meanwhile, John’s father may want to question and stop child support payments if he continues to send them to John’s mother, who John no longer lives with. If he decides to stop child support payments on his own before the child reaches the age determined by law, he may receive a court order to continue making the payments. In such situations, it is important to request a decision from the court.
If a Post-Judgment Motion is made to stop child support payments, the court considers various factors before making a decision. The court first determines whether the child is truly independent from the parents’ influence and then considers whether the child has any psychological or cognitive problems and what would be best for the child. Based on these factors, the court will decide whether to stop child support payments or to continue making them. If the court decides that the child must return to school, John’s father will have to continue making child support payments.
In conclusion, you can also request a Post-Judgment Motion to modify the judgment if your situation has drastically changed after a divorce. To prepare for this motion, a detailed review of the divorce judgment, clear evidence and documentation to persuade the court of the changed circumstances, and the assistance of an experienced attorney are necessary. If you have any further questions, please contact mail@songlaw….
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