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If the child support order was issued by the State of New York, then according to the statute Dom Rel 240, child support ends at the age of 21. Support does not continue passed the age of 21 unless you voluntarily agreed to provide beyond that age in writing.Below is a summary of the law for your review.
New York
Termination of support at 21 or emancipation as determined by court
N.Y. Do . Re. Law § 240(1-b)(c )(7) provides that the court may award educational expenses, such as for college or private school or for special enriched education. A parent may not, however, be directed to pay child support and/or contribute toward college education expenses for a child who is 21 years of age or older absent express agreement to do so. See Setford v. Cavanaugh, 175 A.D.2d 665, 572 N.Y.S.2d 591 (1991). [nscl.org]
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