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when can I stop paying child support?

Asked on Dec 19th, 2013 on Child Support - New York
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My son will turn 18 in JAN 2014 and he leaves with his mother,we have been divorced for 11 years and I have had no contact with him for the last 7 years.I would like to know when can I stop paying child support.I also have a daughter age 16.
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Child support runs to the age of 21 in New York. If you think your son is emancipated (he's working, not in school - or one of the other typical emancipation events), you can make a petition in the family court to stop payments. Continue to pay until you have a court order that says you can stop.
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2013 at 5:51 PM

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