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Till what age should I pay maintenance to child


20-Apr-2026 (In Divorce Law)
High court ordered to pay maintenance to my son when he was 5years now my son age is 17 years and High court not given Clear direction to pay maintenance till when . So what to do as I'm paying every month in court . But till what age should I have to pay?
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Answer #1
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Hello sir, Generally as per the existing laws, your obligation to maintain your son is till he attains age of 18 years. But, your obligation to pay maintenance does not automatically stop at 18. Under Indian law, it depends on dependency and circumstances, not just age.
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Answer #2
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hi sir again you approach high court filing revision....if there is no particular direction means you should approach again for clarification..till his life settles for education n marriage n all but what exactly written m order copy have to see
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