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Wow we are feeling for you as we are in the same boat, however due to modification in CS we actually overpaid therefore the overpayement was put forward and now the case is "semi" closed, cannot be fully (legally) closed till the child turns 18. Now there was a garnishment but due to the fact of the new modification/overpayment that garnishment was closed and therefore no more money can be distributed. Now, is the child 18 and has the child graduated? Do you have access to the records? You may use the FERPA LAW to access the child's school records to see if he/she has graduated, unless the child is now 18 then you cannot access without the child's permission...sticky I know! I am not sure why Riverside would be any different than any other part of CA, we live in N Cal and thus they told us when the child turns 18 a letter is sent to the custodial parent about 2mths prior to the 18th bday to state whether the child has graduated or not, and if they have not graduated they (DCSS) states they have to have legal docs from the school itself proving the child will still be in school, therefore the CS would continue till the child graduates or turns 19...19 is the very end! If you are having issues, then contact your DCSS office and get with someone pronto to have the garnishment stopped. I have heard of cases where this has happened up to a year after the kid has turned 18 and graduated...you just have to be diligent on getting it stopped. Best of Luck1

I just wanted to share that for non custodial parents whom have problems finding out their children's progress in school, you may want to look up the FERPA RIGHTS for non custodial parents. Basically, it states that if you are the natural parent, you are paying child support and you do not have any legal court action against you, you may request your child's school records and the schools have to abide by this law. Even if the full custody parent threatens the schools or states doesnt want records to be shared, the schools have to abide by this law because it's a Federal law. I know things can be tough especially if you live out of state and both parties are at odds...this is just one tool to keep in touch with your child to see how they are doing in school.

Link: FERPA Rights (http://deltabravo.net/cgi-bin/search.cgi?Terms=ferpa&Realm=All)

Here in California CS is paid until 18 and hs is finished or to 19 if the child has not graduated, 19 being the very latest a child can get CS. As for college, here in CA you would have to specify that you want CS to go till the child graduates, but that is only if the other party is willing to do so; it's not mandatory here. Parents whom live together are not mandated to support their children beyond 18, so why should you do the same if you were divorced...college is an option, not required! Pretty much ex's just want to soak up as much $ as they can...but thankfully, here in CA 18 is emancipation..THANK GOD!!! We are almost done with our nightmare in a few months...best wishes for those that have the long road ahead of them!