Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

over 21, but still in college

1st divorce in Indiana-1 child, 21 in college,lives w/mom. Continue to pay child sup.amount to Ex..2nd divorce in Michigan-2 kids, younger. MI ex-wife taking me back for more support. I asked my IN ex-wife to send me legal info to take to court in MI to prove that I am still legally resposible for educational assistance. What she sent me was an ''Agreed Modification Order'' for me to sign(haven't)and her attor. to file. The tone of the Mod.Order makes me feel like I've been taken. What's the law say about kids in school past 21, and parents $$ obligation.


Asked on 1/17/04, 3:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ralph Tambasco Tambasco & Associates,P.C. Attornenys at Law

Re: over 21, but still in college

While all the facts of each case require careful review, the general rule in Indiana is that parents are responsible for college costs up to the first undergraduate degree. This is also assuming that the child has entered college from high school or otherwise there has not been any real passage of time between high school and college. This is only an overview and a full review of all the facts in this matter would be necessary to make a clear determination.

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Answered on 1/18/04, 1:36 am


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