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Under new law in Maryland effective
October 1, 2002, if a child turns age 18 while still enrolled in high
school, the child support obligation continues until either the child
graduates from high school, or age 19, whichever is first. Otherwise,
child support terminates when the child turns age 18.
For child support orders entered before the new law went into effect,
one party must file a request with the Court in order to extend the
child support obligation beyond age 18.
Although the law sets limits on the duration of child support, parents
can agree to go beyond those limits in a Custody or Separation
Agreement, such as by agreeing to contribute toward college education
expenses. In such event, the Court will enforce the parties’ agreement
to pay child support beyond what is legally required.
See the
New Child Support Law article
for more information.
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