Does My Ex Still Have to Pay Child Support if My 16 Year Old Quits High School?


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“If my 16 year old step-daughter quits school and does not pursue her GED, does my husband’s child support obligation still have to be fulfilled?”

Question: Yes. At least until the age of 18 in the State of California.