Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

I have a divorce agreement that I and my exwife pay 1/3rd of my son's college tuition/boarding each semester. This is something my ex insisted upon our divorce. I had asked this not to be included as upon his 18th birthday, what I agreed to do was between him and myself, but she insisted and I finally agreed.

Now he is in his final year at Purdue university and now she claims she cannot pay her portion. She has made him feel "guilty" as he is not "appreciative" of her past level of support as he has explianed to me. She as well has not assisted in the increase to his medical and dental insurance sine I am able to include him on my coverage until he turns 25, despite each years increase in expense.

Is this something I can take back to the courts and force her to live up to the original agreement that she "insisted" upon, or should I just let it go?

If it tis worth my time and efforts, how to I go about this process?

This was setteled in a South Carolina court. I am now living in Virginia, working for the Navy Exchange stores and she still lives in SC.

Plese advise,

Sincerely, Joseph Pennell


Asked on 8/30/09, 4:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, you could take your ex wife back to the court in S. Carolina where your divorce was finalized for her alleged breach of the agreement,

However, whether it would be worth your time and efforts would depend upon many factors, virtually none of which appear to be evident in your question.

You might wish to consider consulting a S. Carolina attorney who handles divorce matters

in the court where your final decree of divorce was entered.

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Answered on 9/05/09, 12:18 am


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