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How long will I receive child support?

Duration of Child Support

Child support ceases when a child becomes a certain age, which differs from state to state, ranging from age 18 to 21. The most common date is when a child turns 18 and has graduated from high school, or up to age 19 whichever occurs first. Specific clauses can be included in divorce orders that require the non-custodial parent to pay child support until a child graduates from college.

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4/11/2007 12:06:50 PM
lynnmr2000@yahoo.com said:

How do you go about getting this clause put into your divorce decree---w/o going back to court??
Is there a way?

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