Florida Age of Majority: when child support payments
can be stopped.
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Statutory cite or civil code reference for the age of
majority?
Section 743.07, Florida Statutes.
If not addressed in the order, at what age is child
support automatically terminated as a matter of State law?
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Does the date of the order impact what law is applied?
Yes, this statute operates prospectively and does not affect
the rights and obligations existing prior to July 1, 1973. (s. 743.07(3), Fla.
Stat.)
Does child support end if the child leaves the
household but does not emancipate?
No, child support terminates at age 18 unless otherwise
ordered.
Is support ever paid beyond the age of majority?
Yes, if child(ren) is/are declared legally dependent beyond
that age due to mental or physical disability; the child is 18 and still in
high school and will graduate prior to age 19; or support has otherwise been
ordered to continue.
Statute of Limitations to enforce a child support
order.
None, but to bar stale claims, "laches" may apply.
Statute of Limitations to establish paternity:
4 years after the child's 18th birthday.
Is dormancy revival/renewal possible?
No
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