Child Turns 18: Does Back Child Support Still Get Paid?

A caller named Lynn asked whether the father's $30,000 in back child support stops now that their child has turned 18. Our attorneys explain that turning 18 doesn't erase the debt. The back payments still need to be paid, and they keep going to the parent who raised the child, not the child. If the state stops helping collect once the child is an adult, a lawyer may be needed to keep those payments coming through tools like an income withholding order. Every case is different, so if you have questions about child support, reach out to Perry & Young for a free consultation,