Full question:
What are the laws regarding paying for your child's college education in a divorce situation. She is 20 years of age. What does she need to provide me to continue making me pay a third of her tuition?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
In California, there is no law requiring parents to pay for a child's college education after they turn eighteen. However, many divorce agreements include provisions for college expenses. If your divorce decree specifies that you must pay a portion of your child's tuition, the court can enforce this obligation even if your child is now an adult.
Your divorce agreement may outline what documentation your child needs to provide to prove tuition expenses. If it doesn't specify, you can request copies of tuition bills and other related expenses from your ex-spouse. If they do not provide this information, you may be able to obtain it directly from the college.
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