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Why It's Essential to Have a Child Support Lawyer
Knowing when to stop paying child support can be challenging. It is never a good idea to stop paying simply because you think you should. A child support lawyer in Katy, Houston, or Tomball for those living in the surrounding areas of Katy, can ensure you can legally stop paying child support if you qualify to do so. If you do not do the proper research before you stop paying child support, you could incur extra costs. For example, simply ending support at the child’s 18th year can cause back-child support. Family law lawyers are familiar with the intricacies of child support laws and can guide you.
In some cases, the noncustodial parent must provide other things besides financial support even after 18. This support can include medical insurance. If that is the case, it will usually end when the legal obligation of child support ends, but it depends on your custody agreement. Children can continue under their parent’s health insurance until they are 26 in the United States, and because of this, you may need to continue paying insurance until that date.
Child support amounts can also change as the child ages. This means if more than one child receives child support, the overall amounts can change as they grow. If you believe your child support amounts should be updated, contact a Katy family law firm. Whether you are near the end of your child support obligation or want to review the terms of your support agreement, you can trust the Eaton Family Law Firm attorneys to provide the help you need.