Reduction of maintenance payments when a child turns 18?

Questioner

My ex-husband and I are divorced. Now my daughter is almost 18. She still lives at home and she is studying and does not have a full-time job because she is studying. Now my ex-husband is wondering if he can pay less alimony when she turns 18?

Lawyer

The maintenance obligation remains in place until the child reaches the age of 21. If no other agreements are made or the judge has not changed the maintenance amount, the same maintenance amount will remain. Your ex is therefore obliged to continue paying the maintenance amount. In consultation with your daughter, your ex-partner will be able to make other agreements about this.