Iowa Age of Majority: when child support payments can
be stopped.
Age 18.
Statutory cite or civil code reference for the age of
majority?
Iowa Code section 599.1
If not addressed in the order, at what age is child
support automatically terminated as a matter of State law?
Law prior to 7/1/97: 18, or as ordered by the court. Law after
7/1/97: 18, or up to age 19 if completing high school or general education
equivalency requirements full time and child is reasonably expected to graduate
by age 19.
Does the date of the order impact what law is
applied?
Yes, see previous answer
Does child support end if the child leaves the
household but does not emancipate?
No
Is support ever paid beyond the age of majority?
Yes, for a child of any age who is dependent on the parents
because of physical or mental disability.
Statute of Limitations to enforce a child support
order.
No Statute of Limitations to enforce a child support order
after 7/1/97 however, prior to 7/1/97 it's 20 years from date of each child
support installment.
Statute of Limitations to establish paternity:
Child's 19th birthday (age of majority plus 1 year).
Is dormancy revival/renewal possible?
Yes, laches (negligence or delay in asserting a claim or right)
and estoppel (assertion or denial contrary to one's previous assertion or
denial) defenses are possible. Statute does not resurrect payments barred by
Statute of Limitations to enforce a child support order in force prior to
7/1/97.
Note: A new statute may bar revival so be sure to
confirm.
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