Quick answer: When does child support end in Florida? On the child’s 18th birthday for orders entered on or after October 1, 2010, unless the child is still in high school and expected to graduate before 19, or the parties agree to continue it. The order must state the month, day and year it ends.
This Florida child support end date calculator finds the 18th birthday under Fla. Stat. 61.13 and shows the 19th birthday that bounds the high school extension. A court may also require support beyond 18 for a dependent adult child with an incapacity that began before majority. College support is not part of a court order in the statutes we read. Past-due support stays owed, so check the balance in the Florida child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in Florida? At a glance
| Rule | What Florida says |
|---|---|
| Age 18 | Orders and income deduction orders entered on or after October 1, 2010 must provide for termination on the 18th birthday (Fla. Stat. 61.13(1)(a)1) |
| High school | Unless the child, dependent in fact and between 18 and 19, is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before 19, or the parties agree |
| The order must state | A schedule for remaining children and the month, day and year support reduces or terminates (61.13(1)(a)1.b-c) |
| Events | The court may modify when the child reaches majority, is emancipated, marries, joins the armed services or dies (61.13(1)(a)2) |
| Dependent adult child | Support beyond 18 may be required for a dependency from a mental or physical incapacity that began before majority (743.07(2)) |
| Past-due support | Stays owed as judgments (61.14(6)) |
How does the Florida end date work?
- Age 18, high school and the 19th birthday. See the Florida child support age limit and whether support stops at 18.
- College and disabled adult children. See child support for college and disabled children in Florida.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in Florida.
What does this end date calculator check?
You enter the child’s birth date and the calculator returns the 18th birthday and the time left from today. It flags the high school extension, the emancipation events and a dependent adult child. It cannot read your order: if the order names a different end date or event, the order controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the Florida child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in Florida?
At 18 for orders entered on or after October 1, 2010, unless the child is in high school and expected to graduate before 19, or the parties agree to continue it.
Does Florida child support continue through high school?
Yes, for a child dependent in fact, between 18 and 19, still in high school and performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduating before 19.
Can a Florida court order a parent to pay for college?
We found no Florida statute that provides court-ordered college support; parents can agree to it.
Can Florida child support continue for a disabled adult child?
Yes. A court may require support beyond 18 for a person dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity that began before majority.
Does Florida child support end automatically?
The order must state the termination date; for emancipation, marriage, armed services or death, the court has jurisdiction to modify, so ask the court.