Quick answer: When does child support end in Ohio? At 18, unless an exception applies: the child continuously attends a recognized and accredited high school full-time after 18, the parents agreed in the decree to continue support, or the child is disabled and incapable of self-support under an order. Arrears stay owed after the order ends.
This Ohio child support end date calculator finds the 18th birthday under ORC 3119.86 and notes the high school, agreement and disability exceptions. Check the balance in the Ohio child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in Ohio? At a glance
| Rule | What Ohio says |
|---|---|
| Basic rule | Support under a court order continues beyond 18 only in the listed cases (ORC 3119.86(A)) |
| High school | The child continuously attends a recognized and accredited high school on a full-time basis on and after 18 (3119.86(A)(3)) |
| Agreement | The parents agreed in a separation agreement incorporated into a divorce or dissolution decree to continue support (3119.86(A)(2)) |
| Disability | An order for a child who is mentally or physically disabled and incapable of self-support (3119.86(A)(1)) |
| Termination events | Reaching majority without full-time attendance, leaving school, marriage, emancipation, enlistment, adoption, death and others (3119.88) |
| Arrears | Can be enforced after termination (3123.14) |
How does the Ohio end date work?
- Age 18 and the high school rule. See the Ohio child support age limit and the high school rule.
- College and disabled adult children. See child support for college and disabled children in Ohio.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in Ohio.
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. If the child will attend high school full-time after 18, it tells you support continues while the attendance is continuous and shows the 19th birthday for reference. It cannot read your order: if it says otherwise, it controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the Ohio child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in Ohio?
At 18, unless the child continuously attends an accredited high school full-time after 18, the parents agreed in the decree to continue support, or the child is disabled and incapable of self-support.
Does Ohio child support continue through high school?
Yes, while the child continuously attends a recognized and accredited high school on a full-time basis after 18.
Does Ohio child support cover college?
We found no court-ordered college support in the sections we read; parents can agree to continue support in the decree.
Can Ohio child support continue for a disabled adult child?
Yes, under an order for a child who is mentally or physically disabled and incapable of supporting or maintaining oneself.
Does Ohio child support end automatically?
Not by itself in practice: the custodian must notify the agency of a reason to terminate, and the agency or court ends the order.