Legal Question in Family Law in Rhode Island

College expenses and child support in Rhode Island (RI)

No. Pursuant to Rhode Island Family and child support Law, the Court has no jurisdiction to order a parent to pay for the college education of his / her child. However, if pursuant to a Property Settlement Agreement or other contract, one party agrees to pay for a child's education, then that agreement may be enforced by a court of law.

Re: college expenses

Based solely on the information you have provided . . .

No, a parent is not obligated to pay for your educational expenses once you are emancipated (i.e. considered an adult) under Rhode Island Law.

Absent additional facts that may be contained in a property settlement agreement in a divorce proceeding between your parents, you are responsible for your own college expenses.