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Laws current as of October 21, 2025 How long does child support have to be paid?
In Florida, child support usually ends when the child turns 18. However, it can continue if the child is still in high school, is doing their best in school, and is expected to graduate before turning 19 - or if both parents have agreed to keep paying support for a longer time.1 Child support can also continue beyond age 18 for someone who has a mental or physical disability that started before they turned 18 and who depends on their parents for care.2
1 Fla. Stat. §61.13(1)(a)
2 Fla. Stat. §743.07(2)
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