Quick answer: When does child support end in New Jersey? At 19, by operation of law and without a court order, or earlier on marriage, death or military service. It can continue past 19 if the order says so, a request for a student or disabled child is approved, or the child has a severe incapacity, but not past 23 except for severe incapacity.
This New Jersey child support end date calculator finds the 19th birthday under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, the dates by which Probation must send its two notices and the 23rd birthday limit for a continued order. Arrears stay due, so check the New Jersey child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in New Jersey? At a glance
| Rule | What New Jersey says |
|---|---|
| Basic rule | Terminates by operation of law, without a court order, when the child marries, dies or enters military service, and at 19 (N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67(a)) |
| Continuation past 19 | Another age set by order (never past 23); severe incapacity with continuation specified; an approved custodial-parent request; or out-of-home placement (2A:17-56.67(a)) |
| Request grounds | Still in high school or secondary program; full-time post-secondary student for part of the academic year; or a disability determined by a federal or State agency that existed before 19 (2A:17-56.67(b)) |
| Notices | Probation must send two written notices of proposed termination, at least 180 and 90 days before (2A:17-56.67(d)) |
| Age 23 | Support terminates by operation of law at 23, except for a severe incapacity (2A:17-56.67(e)) |
| Arrears | Stay due and enforceable after termination (2A:17-56.69) |
How does the New Jersey end date work?
- Age 19 and the notices. See the New Jersey child support age limit and the termination notices.
- College and disabled adult children. See child support for college and disabled children in New Jersey.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in New Jersey.
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, the dates 180 and 90 days before it by which Probation must send its notices, and the 23rd birthday limit if support is continued. It notes the severe incapacity rule. It cannot read your order: if it says otherwise, it controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the New Jersey child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in New Jersey?
At 19, by operation of law without a court order, unless it is continued; marriage, death or military service ends it sooner.
Does New Jersey child support continue through college?
It can, if the custodial parent's request for a full-time post-secondary student is approved, but never past 23.
Can New Jersey child support continue for a disabled adult child?
Yes. For a severe mental or physical incapacity that causes financial dependence, support can continue until the court finds the child is relieved of the incapacity or no longer dependent.
Does New Jersey child support end automatically?
Yes at 19 unless continued, but Probation must send two notices, and you should ask for income withholding to end in writing.
Does New Jersey child support stop at 18?
No. The default end age is 19.