Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: College woes

Thank you for your e-mail. Normally, after a child graduates from a 4-year college with a degree, there are no financial responsibilities for support by either parent. There may be exceptions such as an agreement between you and the spouse (or child) that you would pay for additional schooling or licensing. There could be other exceptions as well. In the usual situation, however,there is no obligation for support or tuition for post-graduate education - especially if the child is over 21. I hope this answer has been helpful to you. You should not rely on this answer without a consultation with an attorney. If you would like a personal consultation, our firm has a family law department of experienced attorneys who can provide guidance and representation. Please call us to schedule an appointment to review all of your issues. 856-795-6700. I look forward to meeting with you. Karen Scheiner, Esquire

Re: College woes

Thank you for your inquiry. Please be advised that I have not been retained to represent you and I am basing the information provided on the limited information you supplied.

However, the law provides no obligation for either spouse to pay for college or graduate school. It depends on your divorce agreement. Do the terms of your agreement provide that you pay for college and/or graduate school? Whether they do or not, it sounds as if your obligations can be reduced at this time, but I would need more information and there is never a gurantee.

I would be happy to speak with you in greater detail and you can contact me at 908-537-7975. If you cannot afford an attorney, contact the local legal aid for your county and they will assist you if your finacial siutation meets the qualifications.

GOOD LUCK

Re: College woes

Thank you for your inquiry.

Under the proposal that you state, I beleive that your support obligation could be reduced.

It would be my pleasure to speak to you about your situation. Accordingly, please feel free to contact my office at 732 246 0909 to discuss further.

Very truly yours,

Edward R. Weinstein