Child & Spousal Support Enforcement – It’s All We Do!

If We Don’t Collect, You Don’t Pay!!

Follow Us

Back to Articles

Duration of a Child Support Order

By Ronn Bisbee

The duration of a child support order is generally set by statute. However, the court may change the duration of a child support order, as necessary and legally warranted. Pursuant to the California Family Code, child support must continue until the child is 18 years of age, but must continue up to 19 years of age if the child is continuously enrolled full-time in high school, and not self supporting. Fam.C. Section 3901(a). However, the child does NOT have to show a good faith effort to graduate from high school as soon as possible for the child support order to continue. IRMO Hubner (2001).

Child support orders do survive the death of the noncustodial parent. The child support order becomes chargeable against the obligor’s estate. IRMO Gregory (1991).

Pursuant to Fam.C. Section 7120, a child may petition the court for emancipation. A judicial determination of emancipation, which means that the child is now self-supporting, will terminate the child support order.

If the child is disabled, support may continue indefinitely. However, the disability must be specifically and clearly substantiated by declaration and/or testimony (often by a qualified professional). Fam.C. 3910

DURATION OF A SPOUSAL SUPPORT ORDER.

By Ronn Bisbee

The length of a spousal support order (also known as alimony) often varies. Depending on the length of the marriage, a spousal support order may continue for the life of the spousal support obligee. Generally, a spousal support order will continue until either party dies, or the support obligee remarries (or cohabitates).

Serving Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County. We enforce California child support orders and spousal support orders anywhere in California, and in many cases, nationwide, under the the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).

    Free Case Evaluation

    Please fill out this form for a FREE, Immediate, Case Evaluation.

    Success Stories

    Anna (Nevada)

    I highly recommend your firm to anyone who is having difficulty enforcing a child support order, even if a great deal of time has passed, such as with my case. Thank you again for everything.

    Phyllis (Texas)

    I cannot put into words how much I appreciate what you’ve done for me. I was ready to give up but you just kept on plugging away and did not quit.

    Jane (North Carolina)

    When my children’s dad realized that Ronn was serious, and a strong force to be reckoned with, he gave up and paid all the money owed amounting to $84,070.00.

    Irena (California)

    He is certainly strong in the courtroom, I was so thankful that he was by my side. We won the case. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

    Vivian (Mississippi)

    You accomplished what I was told couldn’t be done. You are an amazing attorney!! I will always be grateful for all the hard work you have done on my behalf.

    Carol (Utah)

    Ronn Bisbee was a pleasure to work and amazingly fast. It was empowering to have an experienced and aggressive attorney fighting for me without having to pay a retainer fee up front.

    Lori (Oregon)

    When the DA could not help me, Bisbee Law Group did. I can’t thank them enough for their time and energy in seeing this through to a happy ending.

    Steve (Washington)

    I recommend Bisbee Law Group to any parent who wants to enforce their support order quickly and effectively. Thank you so much for getting this done so fast.

    Carol Sue (New York)

    You’ve accomplished something no other lawyer could accomplish and you did it without requiring any money up front.

    Sharon (Texas)

    To say that I am happy would be an understatement. Ronn did an amazing job collecting this “uncollectable” debt. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

    Karen (California)

    I had spent countless hours with various agencies I found on the Internet, all of which led to a dead end. Within a couple months, you were able to negotiate a settlement agreement. You did a TERRIFIC job!

    Joni (California)

    Bisbee Law Group gave me a chance to breathe again. I was finally able to relax for the first time in years which enabled me to focus on my family.

    Lori (Colorado)

    I have a lot of respect and gratitude for Mr. Bisbee and the work he does for custodial parents. I am very happy with the outcome of my case. Thank you!

    Top Rated Attorney!