Jurisdiction and the enforceability of one state’s child support judgment in another state’s court

Question: My divorce took place in California, but both my ex-wife, daughter and I now live in Michigan. In our divorce decree, I am obligated to pay child support until my child is 19 and I would be expected to pay for college tuition if it is “affordable.” I have …

I’m being shut out of my child’s college selection process. Can I do anything from a legal standpoint?

Question: My child is a senior in high school who lives in another state with my ex-wife. He is currently looking at colleges. I have been excluded from all college visits and am not made aware of any information the colleges are sending him. If I will be paying part …

Child Support: Paying For Degrees After College

By Jill A. Duffy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell “Does child support include higher education degrees for children? I have paid part of college tuition for my daughter who has graduated college. I thought I was over with support, but now she is talking about going to law school. Do I …

Can I emancipate a child who refuses to see me?

Question: I have been estranged from my children for over 10 years. Both children continue to repudiate me and are the victims of parental alienation. My ex-wife is seeking more support to help with their college expenses. I have done exhaustive research on case law and from what I have …

My ex says she can’t pay for college tuition as agreed to

Question: As part of our divorce decree, my ex-wife agreed to pay 40% of all college tuition, fees and necessities. She told me last week that she is broke, has no money and no intention of contributing to the cost of college. What are my legal rights in this case? …

Can I be reimbursed for my wife’s tuition, vacations and surgery?

Question: Is it possible for me to collect on things that I have paid for for my wife’s benefit? I’ve paid for her tuition for online classes, overseas vacations, and plastic surgery. We’re now getting divorced so is it possible to be reimbursed for those costs?

Who Has Custody of the College Savings Plan?

By Angela Neave Conventional wisdom tells us that parents should begin saving money for college soon after the birth of a child. There are many options when it comes to saving for the expense of college, including prepaid college programs, 529 plans, other qualified tuition plans, or other investment or …

Will the college fund be part of the marital property distribution?

Question: What is the disposition of a college fund created by monies from both parties upon divorce? Will the fund be left intact and reserved for the child’s education?

How can I get child support reduced or terminated?

Question: I have three children. The oldest is married and living out of the house. One is graduating high school, but has no plans on going to college immediately. My youngest doesn’t live with us anymore. What are the chances of my child support being reduced or terminated?

Child Support: When Does It Ever End?

By Molly Murphy Attorney Cordell & Cordell, P.C., Jefferson City, Mo., office If you have an order of child support against you, you are aware that it needs to be paid every month. Many clients wonder when their child support is going to end. For example, in the State of …