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Oct 06
2004
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Question:
Even though I owe back child support, which I intend on paying, my child has turned 18. The support office is still taking out the same amount as before, This included 50 dollars on current child support and 25 dollars on past due. I've been paying this for a few years now, but since my child has turned 18 shouldn't all of it show toward the past due amount. My ex has hidden from me for some years now, so I have no way of finding out where they are, or if they are going to go to college, or even if they are in college. I work out of state so it's hard for me to find out anything from our local child support offices. Are they responsible for finding out if my child has continued school and if so are they responsible for letting me know? I have seen no changes in my support payments.
Answer:
I cannot answer your question specifically to the laws of Tennessee as I am not licensed to practice law in that State. Some jurisdictions require the parents to be proactive and inform the agency as to the child's status. I would assume that is true in your state since your support has continued. I suggest you contact the agency and ask them to send you the paperwork to file a request to terminate current support. They should be able to inform you of the procedure beyond that point.
