How Long Do Child Support Payments Last?
Child support payments typically last until the child reaches the age of 21. Certain actions can terminate child support before then, such as the child getting married, working full time, or joining the military. However, if a child continually enrolls in college full time, child support, if the parents agree, may continue until the age of 22. How is New York Child Support Determined? In New York State, child support is determined by the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) which generally calculates each parent’s total gross income less certain deductions and multiplies it by a percentage based on how many children are in need of support. Financial factors such as each parent’s financial resources, a large difference in income, any travel expenses, or if a parent is paying child support for another child not of the relationship, can also impact the amount of child support. Can Child Support Change? Certain circumstances can modify child support arrangements with the approval of the cour
