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When Child Support Ends in Wyoming

In Wyoming, the age of majority is 18, and support continues past majority for a disabled child or for a child under 20 attending high school or an equivalent program full time.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wyoming at a glance

Support ends at
18
High school extension
Yes, while in high school full time, up to age 20
Court can order college support
No
Support past majority is listed only for disability and high school attendance.

Sources

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The rules in Wyoming

At what age does child support end in Wyoming?

Support ends at in Wyoming: 18.

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

High school extension in Wyoming: Yes, while in high school full time, up to age 20.

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

No. Court can order college support in Wyoming: no. Support past majority is listed only for disability and high school attendance.

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

The rules above come from Wyo. Stat. 14-2-204(a) and Wyo. Stat. 14-1-101(a). 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.