How Long Must A Parent Provide Child Support?

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How Long Must A Parent Provide Child Support?

Under California law, a parent's obligation to pay child support continues until the child becomes 18 years old, or the child is 19, unmarried, and attending high school full time. However, if there are arrears owed on child support, a court order may enforce collection of the arrears until the debt is paid in full, including any interest that may have accumulated. Parents are not required to support a child who has been legally emancipated by a court of law. Emancipation occurs when a minor has demonstrated freedom from parental control or support, and an ability to be selfsupporting, a child that is on active military duty, or a child that becomes lawfully adopted by another party.

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