MS SB2148

Court may order child support to continue past age of majority if the minor child has a disability present during minority that prevents independent living and no public program better serves the child's needs.

Court must issue written findings of fact when ordering extended child support for a disabled child and may modify or maintain orders regarding custody, visitation, medical expenses, and other matters related to the child's health and welfare.

If public funds become available after the order, this constitutes a change in circumstances allowing the court to offset the parent's support obligation by the amount of public funds provided.

Other changes in circumstances for disabled children are subject to the same revision procedures as standard child support cases.

Effective date is July 1, 2015.