Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I want to know if the father of my child (we were never married) is legally obligated to assist with the cost of college? Court ordered child support has been paid over the years. Now that my child is headed to college she is beyond the scope of child support, but still needs assistance.


Asked on 10/19/10, 10:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Kirby Law Office of Dan Kirby

Unfortunately, if it is not in the decree, then no. The law only requires support until the child is 18 or graduates from high school whichever is later. If he had agreed to it in the decree, then you could enforce the agreement as a contract. But if it is not in there, there is nothing you can do.

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Answered on 10/25/10, 1:58 am


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