Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
If the CS agency is telling
If the CS agency is telling you to write them a letter and they are willing to verify that the "kid" is not in college, do that and have CS terminated.
What is the age of
What is the age of emancipation IN the state the order was written?
What does your order say about cs?
18 unless attending college
18 unless attending college part time and then it is 21 so I am confused why the order says 25. Who knows I am just hoping marriage or quitting school ends it but how would we know we have no contact and CS doesn't check on these things.
I know OR rules and
I know OR rules and regulations very well... unless they have changed in the 7 years since my SKid aged out form under the Custody/Visitation/Support CO. As an upfront disclaimer... I am not an attorney or in any way an authority on the law. However... I did live under our OR CO for nearly two decades.. as the custodial StepDad.
In the people's republic of SpermLand (Oregon) CS goes until age 18 or HS graduation whichever is later.
Under the Marion County OR supplementary rules CS can continue until the kid is 22 if they are a full time student in good standing with their college/university. IF... the kid requests it.
The difference in the post HS CS is that it no longer goes to the CP and goes directly to the kid.
Unless things have significantly changed.
The supplemental rules are usually county specific so you will want to Google Supplementary Local Rules for your OR county. If you PM me your email I will forward you a copy of the Marion County supplementary local rules.
The stipulations in your CO take precedence over the state and local rules and regs.