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When Child Support Ends in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, a court orders support for a child under 18, or under 19 if the child is pursuing a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wisconsin at a glance

Support ends at
18
High school extension
Yes, while pursuing a diploma or equivalent, up to age 19
Court can order college support
No
The statute limits eligibility to under 18, or under 19 for a high school student.

Sources

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The rules in Wisconsin

At what age does child support end in Wisconsin?

Support ends at in Wisconsin: 18.

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

High school extension in Wisconsin: Yes, while pursuing a diploma or equivalent, up to age 19.

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

No. Court can order college support in Wisconsin: no. The statute limits eligibility to under 18, or under 19 for a high school student.

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

The rules above come from Wis. Stat. 767.511(4). 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.