Alimony does not expire when the children come of age.
Contrary to what many people mistakenly believe, alimony does not expire when the children come of age.
For this reason, it will be necessary to request its termination when it is considered that the obligation to pay it expressly no longer exists. Meanwhile, it is vitally important to continue paying alimony into the account of the former partner or into the account of the person designated to receive the alimony, especially if this is determined by the separation agreement or ruling.
It must be taken into account that alimony in favor of children, although it does not automatically expire when they reach the age of majority, neither can it last forever, its disappearance being related to the moment in which economic independence is achieved.
Alimony for children does not automatically expire when they reach the age of majority.
Sometimes a time limit is set. Other times, there is a limit based on goals, for example finishing school, finding a job, etc.
We must not lose sight of the fact that It is an obligation of the parents, but jurisprudence does not protect children from taking advantage of it. and that indefinitely prolong the right to collect it through their inaction.
Having said the above, we present some of the circumstances that generally allow the termination of alimony:
- The death of the obligee or obligor.
- That the child incurs disinheritance, increases his assets, accesses a job or does not do so due to misbehavior or lack of application.
- That the assets of the person obliged to pay are reduced so much that he cannot provide food without neglecting his own needs. In this case, you can opt for the modification or suspension of the obligation (always express), but hardly for its extinction.
- The lack of relationship between the parent and the child, for reasons attributable only to the child.
