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Laws current as of November 14, 2024 How long does child support last?
A parent is generally obligated to support his/her child until s/he turns 18. However, child support can be extended if the young adult is living with a parent, and:
- s/he is younger than 21 and is primarily dependent upon that parent; or
- s/he is between 21 and 23 years old and primarily dependent on that parent because s/he is enrolled in an undergraduate educational program.1
1 M.G.L. 209C § 9; M.G.L. 208 § 28
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