Quick answer: When does child support end in Louisiana? At 18, automatically, without action by the obligor. It continues for an unmarried, dependent, full-time secondary student under 19. A developmentally disabled child can be continued to 22 on a motion filed before majority, and support can be indefinite for a child who cannot self-support.
This Louisiana child support end date calculator finds the 18th birthday under La. R.S. 9:315.22 and shows the 19th and 22nd birthday limits. College is not covered by the sections we read. Past-due support stays owed, so check the balance in the Louisiana child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in Louisiana? At a glance
| Rule | What Louisiana says |
|---|---|
| Basic rule | An award terminates automatically, without action by the obligor, when the child attains majority or is emancipated (La. R.S. 9:315.22(A)-(B)) |
| Secondary student | Continues automatically for an unmarried child who is a full-time student in good standing in secondary school or its equivalent, has not attained 19 and is dependent on either parent (9:315.22(C)) |
| Developmental disability | On a contradictory motion filed before majority, until 22 while a full-time secondary student (9:315.22(D)) |
| Disabled child who cannot self-support | Indefinite support on proof by clear and convincing evidence, with certified medical records (9:315.14) |
| Agreements | A parent may agree to provide continued support (9:315.22(D)(3)) |
| Past-due support | Stays owed |
How does the Louisiana end date work?
- Age 18 and the high school extension. See the Louisiana child support age limit and the high school extension.
- College and disabled children. See child support for college and disabled children in Louisiana.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in Louisiana.
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, with the 19th birthday limit for a secondary student and the 22nd for a developmentally disabled student on a timely motion. It cannot read your judgment: if it says otherwise, it controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the Louisiana child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in Louisiana?
At the age of majority, 18, automatically, unless the child is an unmarried, dependent, full-time secondary student under 19, or another exception applies.
Does Louisiana child support continue through high school?
Yes, automatically, for an unmarried child who is a full-time student in good standing in secondary school or its equivalent, has not attained 19 and is dependent on either parent.
Can a Louisiana court order a parent to pay for college?
We found no provision for court-ordered college support in the sections we read; a parent may agree to provide continued support.
Can Louisiana child support continue for a disabled adult child?
Yes. Support can continue indefinitely for a child who cannot self-support because of a disability manifested during minority, on clear and convincing proof.
Does Louisiana child support end automatically?
Yes at majority or emancipation, without action by the obligor, but ask the court or DCFS to end income withholding and keep proof of the date.