I was divorced in Mo. I pay child support for two kids. I am also required to pay for all college costs. Now that one is 18 and going to college, do I have to pay both support and college costs or does the college replace some of the support?
2007-12-24 02:10:09 · 7 answers · asked by drdavidcamp 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Child support ends when the child turns 18 in almost every state. Check the statute on line. As for the cost of college, that should kick in if it is in the final divorce judgment of the court and they have told you to pay it. There is nothing that says you can't help your child to get a grant that will take some of the problem off of you. Look in to it and see what is available.
2007-12-24 04:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by Isaac O 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a court decision and it varies by State. Check your papers and if the answer is not there, contact the Child Support bureau. If you then disagree, contact an attorney. Usually, child support (if applicable) continues while the child is in clooges. Since you are going to be paying college costs, it could change.
2007-12-24 02:38:23 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My support order stats the CS ends once she reached 18 or left home/became married etc if this happened before 18. I did continue to pay for college after high school but that was my choice but I didn't pay child support. Fortunately my order was worked out with lawyers and my ex . Child Support Services were never involved. They are sharks with a taste for mens wallets.
2007-12-24 02:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mark B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would assume that you do not have to pay direct support to the other parent when the 18 year old has graduated high school.
2007-12-24 02:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most if not all states, child support continues into college
2007-12-24 02:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on the wording of your divorce and child support decrees
2007-12-24 02:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure am glad I'm not married. Women are sharks.
2007-12-24 02:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by elohimself 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋