A common child support question that arises for the payee (non-custodial) parent is why they still have to pay child support after their child turns 18. There is specific wording in Ontario Family Law Act (FLA), and similar language in the federal Divorce Act, and Federal Child Support Guidelines to help lawyers determine whether child support payments will continue in this case.
According to the FLA, every parent has a financial obligation to provide support for his or her child who is a minor or enrolled in their first full-time educational program. This means that if your child turns 18 and is still in high school or has enrolled in a full-time program at a college or university, child support payments must continue. Parents also have an obligation to support their children who cannot reach independence by reason of disability, illness or any other valid reason.
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