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When Child Support Ends in Idaho

In Idaho, child support runs until the child is 18, and a court may continue it while the child is still in high school until the child stops attending or turns 19, whichever is sooner.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Idaho at a glance

Support ends at
18
High school extension
Yes, at the court's discretion, up to age 19
Ends when the child discontinues high school or turns 19, whichever is sooner.
Court can order college support
No
The statute provides support to 18 and, for high school students, to 19; it does not provide for college support.

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The rules in Idaho

At what age does child support end in Idaho?

Support ends at in Idaho: 18.

Does child support continue in Idaho while a child is still in high school?

High school extension in Idaho: Yes, at the court's discretion, up to age 19. Ends when the child discontinues high school or turns 19, whichever is sooner.

Can a court in Idaho order a parent to pay support for college?

No. Court can order college support in Idaho: no. The statute provides support to 18 and, for high school students, to 19; it does not provide for college support.

Where do the Idaho child support end age laws come from?

The rules above come from Idaho Code 32-706. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Support does not always stop on its own. Depending on the state and the order, the paying parent may need to ask the court or the child support agency to end or adjust the order, and past-due support remains owed after the end date.

When there is more than one child on an order, the amount may not drop automatically when the oldest child reaches the end age. Reviewing how the order is written, and whether it lists a separate amount per child, helps show what happens next.

Parents can often agree in a divorce or separation agreement to pay for things the law does not require, such as college costs. A written agreement approved by the court can be enforced like an order, so its wording matters and a local family law attorney can review it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.