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ISSUE 11

ORDER TERMINATION

WHAT QUAILIFIES A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER TO TERMINATE? CSEA

WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD SUPPORT ORDER HELPFUL TERMINATE? DEFINITIONS: There are many reasons · Emancipation of the why a child support order child (see definition at Emancipation- Generally, the should be terminated, left) time of emancipation is the including: month and year in which a · Child’s enlistment in the child reaches the age of · Death of the child majority. Unless otherwise armed services stated in an original order, · of the child · A change in the legal Current state generally custody of the child provides that if a child · Deportation of the child reaches the age of 18 and is not attending an accredited school on a full-time basis -or- if a child reaches the age HOW DOES THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT of 19 regardless of school enrollment, the child is AGENCY KNOW WHEN TO TERMINATE SUPPORT considered emancipated for FOR MY CHILD? purposes of child support. It is the responsibility of the agency by phone either that support Legal Custody -Custody has both to notify the or in person to report this should terminate, the agency been appointed by the courts or the parties have CSEA of any reason in which information. The agency will complete an consented to a change in legal custody in which an support should terminate. shall complete an investigation near the child’s order has been filed with the This includes notifying the investigation within 20 18th birthday to determine if court. If no order has been filed with a court regarding a agency when your child is calendar days of receiving support should continue or change then a change in physical custody only exists. expected to emancipate. notice to verify this terminate based on the A change in physical custody information. child’s high school is NOT a reason for Although it is preferred that attendance. termination of support. notice be given to the agency If the CSEA has not

in writing, either parent may received notification from Administrative Hearing -Upon receipt of either a Notice of Termination of Support or a WHAT IF MY CHILD IS BEING HOME SCHOOLED OR Notice of Continuation of Support, either party has the ATTENDS AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION right to request an Adminis- PROGRAM? trative Hearing. This hearing is conducted by a Hearing Most home schooling receiving this type of continue or terminate. Officer at the Child Support Enforcement Agency, and programs and alternative schooling, the CSEA will each party is provided an opportunity to submit education programs are require proof that the information which the approved by the State of program is state approved. Hearing Officer will consider when making a ruling on the Ohio, meaning they are matter. Results of the The CSEA will consider all hearing are mailed to the “recognized and information from both parties. Either party will then accredited”. Upon have the opportunity to parties when determining request a Court Hearing. notification that a child is whether support should ORDER TERMINATION Page 2

HOW WILL I KNOW THAT THE AGENCY IS PROPOSING TO TERMINATE OR CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR MY CHILD?

Once the CSEA has · The amount of the If the agency is completed an arrears and how much recommending investigation, a Notice of should be paid Continuation of Support, Termination of Support or towards this arrearage the notice will include the a Notice of Continuation reason why this decision · Whether there is still a of Support will be sent to was made. child support order in the parties. existence for Both Notices will explain What is the purpose of the Ohio CSEA Directors’ If the agency is recom- remaining Administrative & Court Association or OCDA? mending Termination of “unemancipated” Hearing rights and how to · To establish a unified, Support, the notice will children request a hearing if you local voice for the improvement of Ohio’s include: are not in agreement with Child Support program, · Any overpayments in the decision made by the a small group of child · The reason for the support made to the support directors Hearing Officer. founded the Ohio Child Termination Obligee Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) WHEN SHOULD CHILD SUPPORT CONTINUE PAST Directors’ Association (OCDA) in 1990. THE (18 YEARS OLD)? Through advocacy, legislation, policy There are reasons why program. If a child is continue past development, partnerships, support may continue past deemed disabled (mentally emancipation, such as communication, and the age of eighteen other or physically) by a court, during college, if this information sharing, than the fact the child has support can be awarded so agreement is incorporated OCDA serves as a vehicle to promote and not yet graduated but is still long as the child remains into a Separation strengthen the child attending a recognized and disabled despite their age. Agreement in a Decree of support enforcement system. The values accredited school or Child Support may also or Dissolution. identified by OCDA members are integrity, accountability, I AM COURT ORDERED TO CARRY MEDICAL collaboration, INSURANCE ON MY CHILD. DOES MY OBLIGATION teamwork and TO CARRY INSURANCE END WHEN MY CHILD strengthening Ohio’s . EMANCIPATES?

Yes, if child support issued to your employer obligation has ended and OCDA Mission Statement terminates due to requiring them to enroll your that they should consult you · OCDA is a professional association dedicated emancipation, your legal child pursuant to a court for instruction on whether to strengthening Ohio’s obligation to carry medical order, then the agency must insurance should stop or Child Support program. insurance also terminates. issue a notice to your continue. If a National Medical employer advising them that Support Notice has been your court ordered May 2006

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