I have always been told support ends at 18.. i guess if there is a disability a case can be made.. However, with both kids in college, it does not seem to be the case.. I do know some states will allow a parent to keep college or post college aged children to stay on as dependent til they are 26.. Check with your state.. I am not sure if it is state by state or national.. Good luck to you

I am a bit confused.. this is your boyfriends wife and his divorce? What does the "divorce" he has given her mean? He just filed? She can not ruin him, but like any of us, bankrupt of not, she is entitled to assets/alimony etc. How could he file bankruptcy without including her?

All child support ends at age 18 in all states, but most will continue if they turn 18 before they graduate from HS, as in the case where a child turns 18 in April and then graduates in May as an example.. A child can stay on your health insurance until age 26.. even if they are married or have children of their own, go figure that. That came in to law recently.

College expenses are not a right in divorce, college is considered a privilege, not a right. But if two parents want to or can afford to agree to pay the expenses, they can make a personal agreement. I asked if this can be in a divorce decree, he said it can but can not be binding and it usually is not for that reason alone. IF you have a tax deferred education account set up, that contribution can end, but the money has to be part of the divorce of who gets what and who controls what. I have not heard a lot of people here have to deal with a "real" education account that is tax deferred.

"Can she ruin him more than she has already" certainly implies you are offensived by her actions. I know his stbx is no angel but expecting any less might be unreasonable. Don't blame her , blame the game. Just be prepared my dear for further financial downfall. When it's all done, look forward to foot the bills of love. He's already declared bankruptcy so everything that is left is frozen to a standstill. It looks like he'll be working under the table for cash. Good luck in your future.

Maybe she can still claim for support if the children are in school. I know here in Canada you can keep them on your medical until age 25 if they are still in school. If the kids still live at home and are going to school you can transfer credits onto you income tax up to the age of 25. We used to be able to claim them as a dependant but that gwas changed 3 years ago. I havnt researched if a spouse can claim support as long as the kid is in school but maybe thats the case here. Its something to look into.

rbsingle, this is just another one of the pitfalls of becoming involved with someone who is NOT YET DIVORCED.

The truth of the matter is that this is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. It is between your bf and his stbx. If I were you, I would seriously reconsider my level of commitment to this relationship as it sounds like it's going to be awhile before he is on solid footing again.

A marriage should be a coming together of strengths -- not needs or weaknesses. And I only mention this because you have written here before with your plans to marry this guy pretty soon. I say back off and let him get his legal and financial stuff taken care of. If this relationship is meant to be, it will weather the test of time.

Child support can go to age 21 in some states.

I agree with cowgirl - he's still married, step back.

Child support goes to 19 in Colorado.

The two parties can agree to whatever they choose to. You said"her children " are they not his children too?

This is really between bf and his Stbx. You have to ask yourself why he would involve you in this. Is he looking for your sympathy. It's a red flag.

He is divorcing, living with parents, filing bankruptcy. Doesn't sound like a strong candidate for a marriage partner. You are sounding protective of him. He's a grown up, he should handle it.

Take care.

When I am wrong I admit it and I hope this chart may help someone. Each circumstance is different and that is why you need to check in your state and with your lawyer if you have children, and expect child support. You may have to cut and paste this addy to look at it, the website would not let me do a link. I think it is a good chart.

http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/human-services/termination-of-child-support-age-of-majority.aspx

I remember your situation, rbsingle after a few others posted. Work on you. If I remember he lives with his mom, and has a lot of issues on the table. I wish you the best.

Sorry that you are stressed about this but i do agree with Ms Terey and the others. Take some time for you. Let him work out this divorce and then see where the relationship goes after that.
Hugs
Cheryl

Probably not, but you never know... Have him go for a free councel with an attorney.