Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Re: Child Support

The answer depends completely on the exact wording of the court order and/or settlement agreement, which we don't have (meaning no one here can answer you from your post). The attorney who represented you will be familiar with your paperwork and should be able to tell you (it should be pretty apparent from the language of the divorce papers, if properly written).

Re: Child Support

In SC, child support typically terminates at the later of (a) reaching 18 years of age or (b) graduating from high school.

Since the situation you describe is different, the answer will probably depend on the exact wording of the child support order.

You should consult an experienced family law attorney who can explain what your options are and what relief, if any, is available to you at this time.

If you want more information, you can visit our family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com).

Good luck,

Ben Stevens

Re: Child Support

In Georgia, unless you agreed in the written settlement agreement to provide for college expenses, a court cannot impose such an obligation. If you did agree to it, the court can enforce that obligation as it can any other part of the agreement when it is incorporated into the final decree.

You should review the exact terms of the agreement, if there is one, and the final order, with an attorney who concentrates his or her practice in family law to evaluate and explain your obligation. Please let us know if we can be of assistance.