Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
Child Support
Can a support order be amended to allow for school tuition for the minor child?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Child Support
It can be amended however the parties reasonably agree. However, one parent can't send the kids to private school and then get out of child support.
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Re: Child Support
If you are talking about tuition while the child is still a minor, such as for a private school or day care, then yes, it is possible to do this - it all depends on what the judge deems fair to the parties. if you are talking about college tuition, then chances are no, the courts will not require either parent to pay for a child's college tuition, or anything after high school.
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