Child Support Payment Termination

Summary

Child support in New York generally ends when a child turns 21, unless exceptions like self-support or marriage apply. Overpayments are usually non-recoverable unless due to error. Confirm with the court to ensure obligations are officially ended.

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Since child support is a business. Do i still pay if my children are grown
Hey ****! In New York, child support payments typically end when the child turns *. There are exceptions, like if the child is self-supporting or married. Are your children over * or do they fall under any other exceptions?
Yes
In that case, ****, you generally wouldn't need to continue paying child support if your children are over *. If you have any existing court orders, you might want to confirm with the court to ensure all obligations are officially ended. Would you like assistance with any specific documents or court processes?
Can i get the money back that i paid
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In New York, once child support payments are made, they generally cannot be recovered. However, if there was an error or overpayment, you might be entitled to a refund.
To understand your situation better:
- Was there an overpayment or error in your case?
- Do you have a court order that specifies the child support terms?
These details will help provide more specific guidance.