Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
college
I have a divorce agreement that stipulates that my son shall pay for 20% of his college expenses (through student loan, work, etc.) and the remaining to be divided between his mother and myself. Can my son's mother try to get him out of having to be responsible for that 20%? Also, is there an amount/limit on what a non-custodial parent can be forced to pay for college expenses?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: college
The mother can attempt to change your agreement only through a modification. Alternatively, she could relieve him of the obligation by paying it herself.
As far as being forced to pay for college, as the agreement currently stands, you seemed to have voluntarily agreed to shoulder some of the burden for the college expenses. Certainly if you are unable to meet that obligation a modification may be in order if you can demonstrate a material change in circumstances since the agreement was entered into.
Please feel for to contract me if you want to discuss this further.
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Re: college
It all depends on what your separation agreement says and also whether or not your separation agreement merged with the judgment of divorce.
Without actually knowing what it says, it's hard to answer.
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