Indianapolis, IN 46256 
- :: Emancipation
The duty to support a child under Indiana law concludes when the child becomes twenty-one years of age unless one of the following conditions occurs: the child is emancipated before becoming twenty-one; the child is incapacitated; or the child is at least 18 years of age, has not attended secondary school or post secondary educational institute for the prior four (4) months, is not enrolled in a secondary school or postsecondary educational institution, and is or is capable of supporting himself or herself through employment.
As there are nuances under the law regarding emancipation, a parent should never assume that a child has been emancipated, and should seek the advice of counsel before terminating child support payments. The attorneys at Mitchell & Associates can provide you with the necessary steps in determining whether your child should be emancipated and, by extension, any corresponding child support obligation should terminate.