I currently have a child support order that has not been amended since it's origination approx. 5 years ago. Since this time my oldest child has turned 18 years of age and will be graduating this month. I have been told that because the decree did not specify support on an "individual" basis/each child separately that the support would NOT be lowered.
The decree provides a set amount and it's correlating due date then reads "In the event that either child enrolled in and is attending a secondary school when the child reaches 18, then child support shall continue until the child completes secondary school or is no longer enrolled or attending such secondary school, but in no event shall child support extend beyond the 20th birthday of the youngest child." This is followed by definition of violating the order.
Am I incorrect in assuming that the words "either" and "child" usually indicate a singular form. Just trying to decide if I should seek legal help in this matter. Any advice will be appreciated.
The decree provides a set amount and it's correlating due date then reads "In the event that either child enrolled in and is attending a secondary school when the child reaches 18, then child support shall continue until the child completes secondary school or is no longer enrolled or attending such secondary school, but in no event shall child support extend beyond the 20th birthday of the youngest child." This is followed by definition of violating the order.
Am I incorrect in assuming that the words "either" and "child" usually indicate a singular form. Just trying to decide if I should seek legal help in this matter. Any advice will be appreciated.
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