Barton v. Barton

SULLIVAN, Judge.

John Barry Barton (Father) appeals the denial of his Verified Petition To Abate Regular Support following the twenty-first birthday of his child, S.B. The sole issue presented for review is whether the trial court erred in failing to order the abatement of Father’s support obligation.

We reverse and remand.

Generally, the duty to support a child ceases upon the child’s twenty-first birthday. I.C. 31 — 1—11.5—12(d) (Burns Code Ed.1987 & Supp.1993). However, the “educational needs” component of a support order, if effective before a child reaches twenty-one (21) years of age, may…