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In North Dakota, most support obligations end when the youngest child turns 18 or the last day of the month the child graduates from high school, whichever happens later. Most North Dakota court orders will not continue past the age of 19, even if a 19 year old child is in high school.

North Dakota law uses one parent's income from the equivalent of one full-time job to determine a child support amount in sole custody cases. Both parent's incomes figure into joint custody child support.

Yes, you can waive child support in North Dakota. However, a few requirements must be met to get a waiver. First, the parent seeking the waiver must show that they cannot pay child support. This could be because they are unemployed, have a low income, or have other financial obligations.

Child Support will generally review the support amount and help with the court process every 18 months (18 months since the order was entered, last reviewed, or last changed) at the request of one of the parents when the case is receiving Full Services. There are some exceptions to the 18 month rule.

Interest is charged on past-due support when the support was ordered by a North Dakota court. The 2023 interest rate is 10.00%. Interest is charged on the past-due principal balance (simple interest). Interest accrual may be suspended by entering into a payment plan with Child Support.

North Dakota courts have made clear that child support is a duty that a parent owes to their children, not to the other parent. For this reason, you and the other parent cannot agree that you will not pay child support, even if you give the other parent something of value in exchange for this agreement.