Posted On: September 2, 2007 by Robert Kisselburgh

Child Support (Part IV)--How long will I have to pay child support?

Usually, child support obligations continue until the child reaches the age of 21. The Mississippi Code says the duty to support a child terminates upon the “emancipation of the child.” Emancipation occurs either when the child:

  • "Attains the age of twenty-one (21) years, or

  • Marries, or

  • Discontinues full-time enrollment in school and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years, or

  • Voluntarily moves from the home of the custodial parent or guardian and establishes independent living arrangements and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years.”

    • If there is a question as to whether or not a child is emancipated, it is a question for the court to decide. You should not decide on your own to quit paying child support in violation of a court order. If you believe that your child is emancipated and you should no longer be required to pay child support, then you need to talk with a lawyer so a chancellor can decide your case.

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