Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Decree states "child support shall continue until the occurrence of one of the following events, whichever occurs first: 1. child attains age of 18, or graduates from high school, whichever occurs last ,2. child becomes self-supporting, 3. further court order". Daughter in question graduated May 2013, turned 18 Dec. 2012. Last being graduated. She lived with me until Sept 2014, went to college. I paid tuition, books, tests, rent, food, car insurance. Her dad claimed her on his taxes. He has not changed the fact that he still pays child support, but will not reimburse me for educational expenses since she graduated. What do I do?


Asked on 4/07/14, 10:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

I suggest you confer privately with an attorney and have your decree reviewed. It is not clear on what basis you believe you have a potential legal claim as to educational expenses for a now adult child. Tricia Dwyer Esq at 612-296-9666, Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC, Minnesota Divorce Attorney, Minnesota Post-Divorce Legal Issues Attorney, Minnesota Child Support Law Attorney, http://dwyerlawfirm.net

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Answered on 4/07/14, 10:40 am
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Child support should have terminated after May, 2013. If it was paid beyond that point, it was overpaid. There is no legal obligation for college expenses by law. you should consult with counsel

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Answered on 4/07/14, 1:32 pm


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