Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Child Support and Going Back to College

If I go back to college,does my child support change.


Asked on 7/12/01, 10:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Dorene Philpot Philpot Law Office

Re: Child Support and Going Back to College

Sure. When you get out of college and make more money, the other parent will probably want to take you back to court for more support money. Therefore, it will change if you go to college. (I think that's not what you're getting at, though.)

To answer what I think is your question: The judge will not lower your support obligation because you chose to go to college.

Otherwise, many support-paying parents would be enrolled in college in efforts to lower their obligations.

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Answered on 7/13/01, 12:53 pm


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