CuriousMind
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? FL/TN/IN
I was divorced in Indiana, and my ex-wife and son moved to Tennessee, where they have lived for many years, and I currently live in Florida. My ex opted to not have child support payments made through the clerk's office, so I pay her directly. I have never missed a payment. My son is nearing 18 now, and there is nothing in our divorce decree that says when child support ends. The rules for emancipation are different in each of the 3 states. This is an issue, as some (or perhaps, all) of the three states consider whether the child has graduated to decide on emancipation, and my son has gotten into trouble in high school (skipping school, trouble with the law, etc), causing him to flunk once, and may flunk again this year, if he doesn't make up some classes this summer. He will be at least 19 1/2 when he graduates, and possibly 20 1/2 or more. Which state's laws on emancipation apply, and what do I need to do to legally stop paying support? Thanks.
I was divorced in Indiana, and my ex-wife and son moved to Tennessee, where they have lived for many years, and I currently live in Florida. My ex opted to not have child support payments made through the clerk's office, so I pay her directly. I have never missed a payment. My son is nearing 18 now, and there is nothing in our divorce decree that says when child support ends. The rules for emancipation are different in each of the 3 states. This is an issue, as some (or perhaps, all) of the three states consider whether the child has graduated to decide on emancipation, and my son has gotten into trouble in high school (skipping school, trouble with the law, etc), causing him to flunk once, and may flunk again this year, if he doesn't make up some classes this summer. He will be at least 19 1/2 when he graduates, and possibly 20 1/2 or more. Which state's laws on emancipation apply, and what do I need to do to legally stop paying support? Thanks.