If there is a child of the parties that is unmarried and “incapable of self-support” due to an ongoing intellectual or physical disability and that disability arose prior to age 18, child support can continue forever (or as long as the disability manifests).1 However, this disability must not be caused by substance abuse or addiction issues.2
Similarly, if the child has a “developmental disability” as defined in La. R.S. 28:451.2, the award may continue until age 22, provided the child is a full-time student in secondary school.3