Here’s a concise overview of what happens in this situation in Missouri:
- Child support obligations typically end when a child turns 18 in Missouri.
- However, there are exceptions:
- If the child is still in high school, support may continue until graduation or age 21, whichever comes first.
- If the child has a disability, support may continue indefinitely.
- Any unpaid child support (arrears) from before the child turned 18 remains owed.
- The custodial parent can still pursue collection of these arrears through various means, including:
- Wage garnishment
- Property liens
- Interception of tax refunds
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