child maintenance witha court order

[scooby-do-su]

Hi,
does any one know if child maintenance through a court order continues when they finish A levels and start college. Is this still full time education and when will it stop ? He is 18 and a half now and could continue in full time education in to his 30's if he wanted instead of working.. The order has been running for 10 years can we get it changed?
All very complicated i know.
Thanks

[Richard1966]

It depends on the exact wording of the order. Usually full time education is taken to mean until A levels are completed however if its not absolutely clear when it ends then you will need to see a solicitor to see if you could enforce it beyond 18

[scooby-do-su]

thanks it does say til they reach the age of 17 or cease full time education, whichever is the later

[banjobabe]

Hey scooby,

I will be paying for my daughter until she is 19 as she will be going into sixth form and then uni.

Bb xx

[888sally888]

I have just been throught the same with my 18 year old daughter.

My ex decided he would not pay maintenance for her as she wont speak to him (long story but his fault).

My court order said until 18 or ceases full time education. He has had to pay and will until she finished college. She is doing a BTec Diploma which is classed as full time but I had to get a letter from college to go to the court.

I am not sure if he has to pay if and when she goes to uni cos I assume this is still full time education. I certainly dont think she will study till she is 30!!

[CathH]

Mine has just finished as my son has finished his A levels.
It would not continue if he went to University.