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When Child Support Ends in North Dakota

In North Dakota, child support ordered until majority continues past 18 for a child who is still in high school and lives with the parent receiving support, until graduation or age 19, whichever comes first.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

North Dakota at a glance

Support ends at
18
Support runs to majority, then continues only under the high school rule or an order or agreement.
High school extension
Yes, to graduation or age 19, whichever is first
The child must be enrolled in and attending high school and live with the parent who receives support.

Sources

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The rules in North Dakota

At what age does child support end in North Dakota?

Support ends at in North Dakota: 18. Support runs to majority, then continues only under the high school rule or an order or agreement.

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

High school extension in North Dakota: Yes, to graduation or age 19, whichever is first. The child must be enrolled in and attending high school and live with the parent who receives support.

Where do the North Dakota child support end age laws come from?

The rules above come from N.D. Cent. Code 14-09-08.2 and N.D. Cent. Code 14-10-01. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The statute also does not preclude an order for support after age 18 if the parties agree or the court determines the support to be appropriate.

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.