| Back | In all jurisdictions, both parents, regardless of marital status, are required to support their minor children until the child reaches the age of majority or is emancipated. Some jurisdictions continue the obligation through college. Additionally, it can be continued indefinitely for a child incapable of self-support due to a disability.In most jurisdictions, the obligation may also terminate if the child marries, parental rights are terminated, the child commences active duty military service, or the parent or child dies. |