Common Mistake Men Make When One of Your Children Are About To Turn 18
So you have two children. One is about to turn 18. Listen up, because I’m going to tell you one of the most common mistakes I see men make in this situation. And it gets them in trouble with the court and having to pay contempt, maybe a fine, and your ex-spouse’s attorney’s fees.
Hi, I’m Clint Hastings. I am a Tulsa Dads.Law attorney here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I focus on fathers’ rights. So, a lot of times when there are two kids and one’s about to turn 18, or does turn 18, and does graduate from high school, they look at their order and think, okay, I’m done paying child support on that child—and you are. However, you can’t just halve the amount that you’re paying in child support, continue to pay that, and think you’re good.
Why You Need To Modify Your Child Support Order
Child support for the remaining child is not just half of the child support that was for the two children. It’s usually going to end up around two-thirds or so, and that’s just how they do the calculations for child support. Trust me, it comes out that way. Men often assume the math works logically, but it doesn’t.
You need to file a motion to modify the child support order as soon as the child turns 18 and graduates from high school. Waiting will not allow you to retroactively change the payments. Don’t make the mistake of continuing to pay the original amount. Contact a lawyer to help you through the process.
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