New York Order - Relief from Support Payments and Commitment

In New York, orders requiring the payment of child support typically terminate at age 21, unless the parties have specifically agreed, in a written stipulation, that child support would continue beyond age 21.

In the state of New York, child support is paid until the child reaches the age of 21 years old. If a child becomes emancipated, then child support can end earlier. Emanication is when the child no longer lives with the parents and is self-supporting.

In New York, a parent must financially support his/her child until age 21 unless the child becomes emancipated.

It will take approximately 5 days for your Direct Deposit enrollment form to be processed. If your request has been accepted, Direct Deposit to your account may occur approximately 10 days from receipt of the enrollment form, or may not occur until your next child support payment is made, whichever occurs later.

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Typically, family court cannot forgive the debt of unpaid child support, but in certain circumstances, the court can stop the accrual of arrears above $500.If there is no violation petition, the non-custodial parent can file a modification petition to request the cap and a lower child support order.

We are open and continue to process payments as usual. However, if a parent is unable to pay, such as due to loss of employment, then this could affect the distribution of child support payments and the amount you receive.

If you need to find out the status of your case or have a question about your case, contact your state or tribal child support agency. The federal office of child support enforcement does not have direct access to case information.

Under New York State law, parents are responsible for supporting their child until the child is 21 years old.

In New York, orders requiring the payment of child support typically terminate at age 21, unless the parties have specifically agreed, in a written stipulation, that child support would continue beyond age 21.