Each state handles termination of child support differently. Generally, in Missouri, child support payments continue until a child dies, gets married, becomes self-supporting, enters active military duty, turns 18, or graduates high school. In addition, in Missouri, if a child enters vocational school or higher education after high school, child support may be extended. Please ensure that you speak to an attorney about how to properly give or receive notice regarding a child’s involvement in a vocational school or college. Failure to properly give notice could affect whether you continue to receive or give child support. If you’re trying to determine how much longer child support will continue in your circumstances, contact our child support attorneys to assist you.