Recent Changes in Missouri Child Support Law

Effective August 28, 2007, Missouri law regarding the age of emancipation for child support has changed. (Section 452.340, Revised Statutes of Missouri).

According to the law, child support continues until a child reaches the age of 18. However, if the child remains in school after age 18, the child support obligation will continue until the child reaches age 21. Previously, the law stated that support continued until age 22.

In order to remain eligible for child support between ages 18 and 21, the child must be in school full time (12 credits). Also, the child has an obligation to give each parent a transcript at the beginning of each semester and a grade report at the end of each semester.