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When Child Support Ends in Minnesota

In Minnesota, child support generally covers a child under 18, or under 20 if the child is still attending secondary school.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Minnesota at a glance

Support ends at
18
Also covers an individual who cannot support themselves because of a physical or mental condition.
High school extension
Yes, while in secondary school, up to age 20

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Minnesota

At what age does child support end in Minnesota?

Support ends at in Minnesota: 18. Also covers an individual who cannot support themselves because of a physical or mental condition.

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

High school extension in Minnesota: Yes, while in secondary school, up to age 20.

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

The rules above come from Minn. Stat. 518A.26, subd. 5. 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.