Quick answer: When does child support end in Maryland? At 18, the age of majority. A child who is 18 and enrolled in secondary school has a right to support until the first of death, marriage, emancipation, graduating or leaving school, or the 19th birthday. College is not covered unless the parents agree.
This Maryland child support end date calculator finds the 18th birthday and the 19th birthday cap under General Provisions 1-401. A destitute adult child who cannot self-support because of infirmity is covered by a separate duty in Family Law 13-102. Past-due support stays owed, so check the balance in the Maryland child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in Maryland? At a glance
| Rule | What Maryland says |
|---|---|
| Age of majority | The age of majority is 18 (General Provisions 1-401(a)) |
| Secondary school at 18 | A right to support until the first of death, marriage, emancipation, graduating or no longer being enrolled, or attaining 19 (1-401(b)) |
| Marriage and emancipation | End the right to support, including under the school extension (1-401(b)) |
| Destitute adult child | A parent who has or can earn sufficient means may not neglect or refuse food, shelter, care and clothing to an adult child who cannot self-support because of mental or physical infirmity (Family Law 13-102) |
| College | No court-ordered support found in the sections we read |
| Past-due support | Stays owed |
How does the Maryland end date work?
- Age 18 and the secondary school extension. See the Maryland child support age limit and the secondary school extension.
- College and disabled adult children. See child support for college and disabled children in Maryland.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in Maryland.
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 adds the 19th birthday cap for a child enrolled in secondary school. It cannot read your order: if it says otherwise, it controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the Maryland child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in Maryland?
At 18, or for a child enrolled in secondary school at 18, until the first of death, marriage, emancipation, graduating or leaving school, or the 19th birthday.
Does Maryland child support continue through high school?
Yes, for a child who is 18 and enrolled in secondary school, until graduation, leaving school or age 19, whichever comes first.
Can a Maryland court order a parent to pay for college?
We found no provision for court-ordered college support in the sections we read; parents can agree.
Can Maryland parents be required to support a disabled adult child?
A parent who can must not refuse food, shelter, care and clothing to a destitute adult child who cannot self-support because of mental or physical infirmity; it is a misdemeanor offense under Family Law 13-102.
Does Maryland child support end automatically?
The statute sets the end events, but ask the court or the Administration to end income withholding and keep proof of the date.