Dennis Quaid, the 72‑year‑old actor with an estimated $30 million net worth, has filed a petition to halt his $13,750‑plus monthly child‑support payments now that his twins, Zoe and Thomas, have earned their high‑school diplomas. the request, set for a July 28 hearing, follows a brief reunion with ex‑wife Kimberly Buffington at the twins’ graudation ceremony.

July 28 Hearing Targets $166,000 Annual Support Cut

According to the source, Quaid’s legal filing seeks a formal order to end the payments once both teenagers receive their diplomas, which occurred on May 23 for Zoe and June 3 for Thomas. if granted, the termination would eliminate roughly $166 ,000 a year from Quaid’s obligations, a figure that reflects the base rate of $13,750 per month plus potential earnings‑based mark‑ups.

The court date is slated for July 28, giving both parties time to present financial disclosures and argue whether the twins’ post‑high‑school plans—college , work, or other pursuits—might still warrant support.

High‑School Graduation Sparks Public Reunion

The source notes that Quaid attended the ceremony at Oaks Christian School in Los Angeles, dressed in a navy suit, alongside his current wife Laura Savoie, 33, and his ex‑wife Buffington, 54. While Quaid and Buffington kept a polite distance during the day, they exchanged a brief tap on the back after the ceremony, underscoring a civil, if cautious, dynamic.

Both twins, now 18, were photographed with their parents and step‑parents, highlighting a blended‑family moment that drew media attention amid the legal maneuver.

Financial Context: $30 Million Net Worth vs $14,000 Monthly Outflow

Quaid’s estimated $30 million fortune, built on a career spanning three decades and recent releases like Netflix’s “War Machine,” frames the $14,000‑a‑month support as a modest slice of his earnings. the source points out that his upcoming projects—including “The Florist” with Jean Reno and the AMC series “Thunder Road”—suggest continued cash flow, reinforcing his ability to meet the support obligations if the court does not modify them.

Nevertheless, the request reflects a broader pattern where high‑net‑worth individuals seek to recalibrate support once children become financially independent, a move that can set precedents in family‑law circles.

Who Still Needs to Answer? Unresolved Issues Around Post‑Graduation Support

The source leaves two key questions unanswered: whether the twins plan to attend college or pursue other income‑generating paths, and whether the court will consider a reduced, rather than eliminated, support amount to cover potential college expenses.

Without clear statements from Buffington or the twins, the hearing could hinge on projected earnings and the parties’ willingness to negotiate a compromise.