YOUR LEGAL INSIGHT COVELLI & PISCIONE LAW OFFICES, P.C. "Graduating" from Child Support High School Graduation is an important milestone for both children and parents. The celebrations that follow are well deserved tributes to the hard work and dedication of both the graduates and the parents that supported their journey. Parents who are current on their Support Payments can file a Petition to Terminate Support, and upon receiving Court Approval, can cease payments. Parents who have past-due child support still owed to the custodial parent can still file a Petition to Modify Support; however their obligation to pay the arrearages will not terminate. Child support cannot be formally terminated until all arrears have been paid. For some divorced parents, however, there is an extra significance to a High School Graduation-the end of child support payments. In Pennsylvania, Court-Ordered Child Support can generally terminate when a child reaches the "age of majority." In Pennsylvania, that means when a child turns 18, or when they graduate from High School-whichever is later. For custodial and non-custodial parents alike, this milestone is an important one to plan for. It's important not to let this new beginning overshadow this important change in your life. Whether you're the custodial or non-custodial Parent, proper planning for this milestone is essential to your family budget and future planning. It is also important to note that ending child support for one child may not impact the support owed for other children. At Covelli & Piscione Law Offices we are here to celebrate all of life's milestones with you- the big and the small. We have been serving the local community with many aspects of Family Law for decades, and our team of Experienced Attorneys can help you navigate the process. Whether you need assistance collecting arrears, or you are looking to terminate support, we are available to assist you with your child support questions. However, child support may not terminate automatically; you cannot toss the support check with the graduation cap. You cannot simply cease payments once your child has walked across that stage. It may take several months to navigate the termination process, and therefore it is recommended to start the process a few months before the expected termination date. Officia Community Choice Awards 2025 best COVELLI PISCIONE GOLD TRIBE ALLEGHENY SOUTH WEST LAW OFFICES, P.C. Attorney Natalie Piscione is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has been providing Estate Planning and Estate Administration legal services for nine years. The team of attorneys at Covelli & Piscione Law Offices are experiences in several areas of the law. For more information, call 412-653-5000 or visit, covellilaw.com FREE Consultation | Call Today! 412-653-5000 ADVERTISEMENT adno 410441 C1 YOUR LEGAL INSIGHT COVELLI & PISCIONE LAW OFFICES , P.C. " Graduating " from Child Support High School Graduation is an important milestone for both children and parents . The celebrations that follow are well deserved tributes to the hard work and dedication of both the graduates and the parents that supported their journey . Parents who are current on their Support Payments can file a Petition to Terminate Support , and upon receiving Court Approval , can cease payments . Parents who have past - due child support still owed to the custodial parent can still file a Petition to Modify Support ; however their obligation to pay the arrearages will not terminate . Child support cannot be formally terminated until all arrears have been paid . For some divorced parents , however , there is an extra significance to a High School Graduation - the end of child support payments . In Pennsylvania , Court - Ordered Child Support can generally terminate when a child reaches the " age of majority . " In Pennsylvania , that means when a child turns 18 , or when they graduate from High School - whichever is later . For custodial and non - custodial parents alike , this milestone is an important one to plan for . It's important not to let this new beginning overshadow this important change in your life . Whether you're the custodial or non - custodial Parent , proper planning for this milestone is essential to your family budget and future planning . It is also important to note that ending child support for one child may not impact the support owed for other children . At Covelli & Piscione Law Offices we are here to celebrate all of life's milestones with you- the big and the small . We have been serving the local community with many aspects of Family Law for decades , and our team of Experienced Attorneys can help you navigate the process . Whether you need assistance collecting arrears , or you are looking to terminate support , we are available to assist you with your child support questions . However , child support may not terminate automatically ; you cannot toss the support check with the graduation cap . You cannot simply cease payments once your child has walked across that stage . It may take several months to navigate the termination process , and therefore it is recommended to start the process a few months before the expected termination date . Officia Community Choice Awards 2025 best COVELLI PISCIONE GOLD TRIBE ALLEGHENY SOUTH WEST LAW OFFICES , P.C. Attorney Natalie Piscione is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has been providing Estate Planning and Estate Administration legal services for nine years . The team of attorneys at Covelli & Piscione Law Offices are experiences in several areas of the law . For more information , call 412-653-5000 or visit , covellilaw.com FREE Consultation | Call Today ! 412-653-5000 ADVERTISEMENT adno 410441 C1