Connecticut Age of Majority: when child support
payments can be stopped.
18
Statutory cite or civil code reference for the age of
majority?
Section 1-1d of the Connecticut General Statutes.
If not addressed in the order, at what age is child
support automatically terminated as a matter of State law?
18, except in cases where decree of dissolution of marriage,
legal separation or annulment is entered on or after July 1, 1994 in accordance
with CGS Sec. 46b-84, support continues for unmarried children residing with a
parent until completion of twelfth grade or the age of nineteen, whichever
first occurs.
Does the date of the order impact what law is applied?
Yes, see above answer
Does child support end if the child leaves the
household but does not emancipate?
No, statutory emancipation procedures are at CGS Secs. 46b-150
to 46b-150d, inclusive. Connecticut also recognizes common law emancipation
under CGS Sec. 46b-150e.
Is support ever paid beyond the age of majority?
Yes, in the circumstances described above and also if the child
lives with a parent and has mental retardation, or a mental or physical
disability, until age 21 in cases of dissolution of marriage, legal separation
or annulment, for orders entered on or after October 1, 1997, in accordance
with CGS Sec. 46b-84.
Statute of Limitations to enforce a child support
order.
None
Statute of Limitations to establish paternity:
18 years
Is dormancy revival/renewal possible?
No
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