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Can I Stop Paying Child Support If My Teen Moves In With Me?

May 21, 2025 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann

The Question:

Can I stop paying child support if my teenager decides to move in with me full-time, even though the custody order hasn’t been changed yet?

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s question about whether a parent can legally stop paying child support if their teen chooses to live with them full-time—even if the custody order hasn’t changed. Jessica explains what matters most in the eyes of the court and how to protect yourself legally during custody changes.