Child Support

The obligation to pay child support ends when the child:

1. turns 19 years of age, unless the custodial parent requests, and the judge grants, an extension based on:
   
   • the severe mental or physical incapacity of the child; or
   • the fact that the child is studying full-time in high school or a post-secondary education program. In this case, support will end on or before the child’s 23^rd birthday;
2. marries;
3. dies;
4. enters the military service; or
5. is under the custody of the state.¹

¹ N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-56.67