Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

College Support

Is it lawful to delete the term ''loans'' from the section that indicates - Scholarships, loans, financial aid, etc.... My husbands ex-wife had her lawyer delete that from the agreement - so her children would not have to take out student loans. The Daughter has a small scholarship and she feels that this is her only obligation. She wants the father to cover 50% of the full college cost - minus the scholarship. In section 513 of the IMDMA it indicates the ''financial resources of the child'' - shouldn't the child be required to seek out all financial support available - even if it includes taking out student loans - having a job during summer break, etc... The financial strain is close to sending us to bankruptcy - we will be going back to court to modify but I would like to know in advance what we can ask of the child.


Asked on 4/11/08, 1:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: College Support

an agreement is fine as long as both parties signed after the change was made. I would have to see the actual MSA and JPA, but if he agreed to do something, he will be stuck unless he can prove hardship.

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Answered on 4/12/08, 4:19 pm


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