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    Jun 4, 2008, 04:10 PM
    When does child support stop?
    My daughter has turned 18 and graduated high school. I checked my modification to child support papers and it does not state when the support should stop. It states that payment should be paid every Friday until the Florida law requires it to stop. My daughter is attending college and still living at home. So, does the child support stop and continue until she's done with college?:confused:
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    Jun 4, 2008, 04:50 PM
    If your paperwork does not specifically state when the child support payments end, I would definitely contact the child support office and ask them about this matter. You may not be required to continue paying this money every Friday.
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    Jun 4, 2008, 05:56 PM
    By Fl law child support ends at 18, Fl law does not show a legal duty for a parent to pay for a child's college. This was ruled on in 2002
    From Carlton v. Carlton, CASE NO. 2D01-893, COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA, SECOND DISTRICT, May 17, 2002.

    State of Florida Child Support

    If you have automatic garnishments you may have to file a motion with the court to end them.

    ** with all opinions I suggest you talk to an attorney in your area
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