Quick answer: When does child support end in Nebraska? At 19, the age of majority, or earlier if the child marries. Persons under 19 are minors. A court in a dissolution action cannot order support past majority, but it can enforce a settlement that provides it. Past-due support stays owed.
This Nebraska child support end date calculator finds the 19th birthday under Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2101 and shows the effect of marriage and of a written agreement. Check the balance in the Nebraska child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in Nebraska? At a glance
| Rule | What Nebraska says |
|---|---|
| Age of majority | All persons under 19 are minors; a person who marries under 19 ceases to be a minor (Neb. Rev. Stat. 43-2101(1)) |
| Court-ordered support | A district court in a dissolution action cannot order child support past the age of majority (annotations to 42-364) |
| Settlements | The court can enforce an approved settlement that provides support past majority (annotations to 42-364) |
| 18 is not the end | A person 18 or older is still a minor in Nebraska for support purposes unless the decree says otherwise |
| Enforcement definition | The enforcement statute defines a child as under 18 in certain contexts (43-1401); read your order |
| Past-due support | Stays owed; interest keeps running (42-358.02) |
How does the Nebraska end date work?
- Age 19 and the school question. See the Nebraska child support age limit and what happens at 18.
- College and disabled adult children. See child support for college and disabled children in Nebraska.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in Nebraska.
What does this end date calculator check?
You enter the child’s birth date and the calculator returns the 19th birthday and the time left from today. It shows the 18th birthday for reference and notes the effect of marriage and of an agreement past 19. It cannot read your decree: if it says otherwise, it controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the Nebraska child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in Nebraska?
At 19, the age of majority, unless the decree says otherwise or the child marries earlier.
Does Nebraska child support stop at 18?
Generally no. A person under 19 is a minor in Nebraska, so support runs to the 19th birthday.
Does Nebraska child support cover college?
A court cannot order support past majority in a dissolution, but it can enforce a settlement that provides it.
Can Nebraska child support continue for a disabled adult child?
We found no provision in the sections we read; a settlement can provide support past majority. Ask a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Does Nebraska child support end automatically?
The order runs to the date in the decree or majority, but ask the court or the department to end income withholding and keep proof of the date.