Why?

[topsidder]

What is the name of your state? GA

Quick questions, if there is an existing order for CS with a termination date, is it necessary to file an official "Motion to Terminate" once the condition has been met?

And if so:

1. Why? The termination date is clear in the order.

2. What could be the pitfalls of not filing a motion? Do I still owe?

Any help appreciated.

 

[tigger22472]

What is the name of your state? GA

Quick questions, if there is an existing order for CS with a termination date, is it necessary to file an official "Motion to Terminate" once the condition has been met?

And if so:

1. Why? The termination date is clear in the order.

2. What could be the pitfalls of not filing a motion? Do I still owe?

Any help appreciated.

If the order CLEARLY states at what time support ends then there is no need to file a motion. If it says "when child turns 18" or such and your payment is a weekly payment on Friday and Child turns 18 on the previous Sunday to avoid fights pay the full amount.

 

[nextwife]

In my husband's case (NY), the computer did not have all the info in it and did not stop adding CS at eldest's 21st, even though the order very specifically said CS was to terminate upon the child reaching 21st birthday. They did go back when he notified them and provided documentation, and they zeroed it back out (They at first showed the "after 21 non-payments" as arrears) in accordance with the order.

Might not be a bad idea to send a copy of the order a few months in advance and call to make certain they will be stopping any witholding at the correct point in time.

 

[LdiJ]

In my husband's case (NY), the computer did not have all the info in it and did not stop adding CS at eldest's 21st, even though the order very specifically said CS was to terminate upon the child reaching 21st birthday. They did go back when he notified them and provided documentation, and they zeroed it back out (They at first showed the "after 21 non-payments" as arrears) in accordance with the order.

Might not be a bad idea to send a copy of the order a few months in advance and call to make certain they will be stopping any witholding at the correct point in time.

My opinion is that its always more practical to petition to end child support. It isn't necessary to spend a ton of money and use an attorney to do it. Some states/counties are really on top of it and it isn't necessary...however I have seen MANY ncps get stuck with months of extra payments or arrearages simply because they didn't petition to end support.

So do the petition...its a safety factor.