Once a child turns 18 and graduates high school, does the father need to return to court to have the child support discontinued?

My daughter graduated high school and turned 18 last month. Her mother is insisting that Child support continue even though our divorce agreement does not state any support after 18. Do I need to go back to court and file papers proving she's 18 to get support to end or can I just stop paying now that she's emancipated.
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Steven Alan Fink

Steven Alan Fink

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It depends upon the exact wording of the child support order. Some requirement payments for college, some do not. The other issue to consider is that this is your daughter. Are you just going to sever your relationship with her?
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John M. Kaman

John M. Kaman

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You have to pay child support through her 18th year; so if you want to cut it off at 18 yes you need to go back to court. Be prepared to lose.
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