Regardless of the relationship status between parents, they have a legal obligation to financially support their children. California child support laws require parents to pay child support for their children until they turn 18 years old (19 years old if they are still in high school). However, what happens when a parent cannot pay child support? Is there a legal way to avoid paying child support in California? The short answer is that this is only possible in very limited circumstances. Continue reading this blog post to learn about your legal rights and options in this scenario.