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If you pay child support do you still have to pay for college living expenses?
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∙ 18y ago
It depends on what was stipulated in the custody/child support agreement. In some agreements, it is expressly written that upon graduation from high school and the beginning of college that the father will pay all, or a percentage of tuition and expenses. In some cases it will state only tuition, of that mom and dad will share fifty/fifty. Looks at the child support papers. If it is not noted, look farther, and then re-check with your attorney.
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In New Jersey family law does a father who is divorced from the mother be required to pay for college and child support?
In most cases, the non-custodial parent has to pay half or more of the college expenses, unless it was stated in the divorce decree that college would not be paid for. I know, because I am the custodial parent and my ex was ordered to pay 65% of college expenses in addition to child support. Lucky for him, though, we qualified for financial-aid for college and all he had to pay was child support. (Which he tried to get out of many times)It's more like the opposite - the non-custodial parent is under no obligation to pay for college unless the order for support specifically provides for it.
When does child support stop in Colorado?
In Colorado, child support will stop at the age of 18 or when the child finishes school. There is a possibility that the child can receive child support if the child goes on to college.
Is a divorced father obligated to pay for college in Indiana?
If you were order by the court to pay child support, that support will continue until the child either graduates college or stops attending. I do not believe the court can order you to pay for college. However, as a father you should be willing to help.
Does noncustodial parent need to pay for college when child support ends?
Only if court ordered.
Does a parent have to pay for college for eighteen year old?
A parent is never obligated to pay for college. However, if a student is a dependent student, then the federal government will award less financial aid to that student because it assumes that the child's guardians will contribute towards educational expenses.
If a 21 year old full time student lives on their own is the custodial parent entitled to child support?
If the support order included a provision continuing support while the child was enrolled in college it does not matter where the child is living, as the support is to reimburse the custodial parent for the non custodial parents share of the child's expenses. If the child is attending school the custodial parent is likely still paying expenses for that child regardless of where they are living
Can the support payments be given to the child for college if she is living at home?
Usually no. She can get an allowance but the child support goes to all living expenses including rent, electricity, food, transportation etc etc. Of course if the parents agree on that the child should have it while living at home they have to go to court and have it changed in the court where it was issued.
You pay child support and college expenses am I entitled to a reduction in support?
It is my understanding that if the noncustodial parent is paying child support in the state of Mo. and the child decides to live on campus/away from custodial parent while attending college and noncustodial parent is paying % of college expenses that include room and board a modification/reduction in child support may be in order. However I would like to see a court case/opinion regarding this matter.
Do you have to pay child support in Mississippi if your child drop out of high school?
Yes. Child support is not something you pay so the child will stay in school, it's for their living expenses until they are emancipated and can support themselves.
How long can you get child support if child is 18 and on college in ky?
It depends on the child support agreement--and it may make a difference if the child is living with you or not!
Should you be paying child support if the child is not in the home?
Of course. Child support is for the child, not the custodial parent and even if the child is not living in the home, expenses for that child continue and need to be met. If you feel the support you pay is being diverted for illegal purposes, you are free to petition the court for modification of the support order or request the child support be paid to the people where the child is living.
Can you claim babysitting as an expense to determine child support?
Child care expenses will be figured in to the financial statements used to calculate the child support amount.Child care expenses will be figured in to the financial statements used to calculate the child support amount.Child care expenses will be figured in to the financial statements used to calculate the child support amount.Child care expenses will be figured in to the financial statements used to calculate the child support amount.
Does father have to pay child support if child lives on campus?
If the child support order provides that the non-custodial parent pay then yes, of course. Living on campus implies the child is in college and needs the support of both parents. Living on campus costs money. Costs don't go down when your child enters college.
What is child support used to pay for?
Application of expenses directly related to the child, excluding basic costs of the adult living alone. see link
Ohio laws on spousal and child abandonment not legally separated but also not paying any shild support for mortgage and food and living expenses?
If you're separated (living apart), then you can petition the court for a order of temporary child support.
Can you pay child support directly to your son who is 18 and starting college rather than your ex wife?
It has to be approved by child support enforcement and/or the court. But, consider this. If you properly remember back when child support was established, both your income were used for setting the amount. The mother is obligated, by court order, to also provide a percentage of her income to the child. Now, if the mother is paying for the college education, this will not be applicable, but if she's not, and the child is living away from home, at school, than she should also be providing the child with support. Consider filing for a Trust Fund, whereby both of you are required to pay into it and the child draws from it for their living expenses. See link
My ex wife thinks since she pays court ordered college expenses she doesn't have to pay child support. Can you tell me where I can find the things that Child support covers?
The college expense is a gift unless addressed by the courts in the child support order. If she wants to stop paying the child support, she has to petition the court to get it approved. see link below
