Does child support automatically stop at 18 in California?
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Does child support automatically stop at 18 in California?
Usually, court-ordered child support ends when the child turns 18 years old if he or she graduates from high school. If your 18-year-old child is still a full-time high school student and still lives with a parent, child support ends when your child graduates or turns 19, whichever occurs first.
What is the legal age in California for a child to decide which parent to live with?
14
Can I get custody of an 18 year old?
Legally, you do have the right to enforce your parenting time schedule with your 18-year-old son as he is not considered emancipated for another couple months in your state, as your question states. Practically, however, I wouldn’t recommend spending the time and money with the court system.
Why would a judge take away parental rights?
The main reason why parental rights may be terminated is for the child’s safety and wellbeing. The courts place high importance on the relationship between parents and their children.
