Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

College Costs
My child is choosing colleges - one is a Ivy League school with a NY state tuition, about $12k less than the out of state less prestigious school. I am responsible for 50% of some undetermined amount. Is it room and board or just tuition? The question is I prefer he goes to the less expensive IVY school but if he chooses to go to the other could I argue that he is not getting the best education and perhaps pay the lesser tuition rate. I assume I would only be succesful by bringing this to court.

Asked on 4/20/07, 12:23 am

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Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

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Re: College Costs

A parent is not required to pay more than it would cost to attend Rutgers

University, including room and board.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Answered on 4/20/07, 9:09 am

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Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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Re: College Costs

It is always worth trying to talk to your ex-spouse. It might even work, you may get an agreement you can live with.

You really need to get some assistance from an attorney. I suggest you find an experienced divorce attorney (this is a divorce type problem) who is not too far from you, and ask the attorney for assistance. You will have to pay the attorney for the attorney's efforts.

There is a lot at stake. Get a lawyer!

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Answered on 4/20/07, 10:27 am

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