Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
college
my stepdaughter is in her 4th yr of college. she just informed my husband that she will be going for her masters. does my husband have to pay for a second degree? there is not a relationship between them the only time he heres from her is when she wants money. he has asked her question about why she hasnt supplied grades, classes, her change of address which is her grandmother address 5 blocks from her mothers home, and how she plans on paying for her masters degree, and is she working that is court ordered but she never responds. he also asked for and updated tuition bill so he can pay his balance and has not recived one. her mother and her have sent emails asking when he will pay his balance but not and updated bill. the bill he recieved was in july which was and estimated bill.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: college
A parent's legal obligation for the formal education of an unemancipated child is four years of college.
obligation for graduate school
The answer to your question is not easily given based on the facts you have supplied. While the prevailing opinion is that divorced parents must pay for college in accordance with their ability to pay (after giving credit for grants, loans, etc. and the child's contribution), there is case law that indicates that, depending on the facts, the obligation may extend to post-college education, such as law school or graduate school. This is a very fact sensitive area and not only does it depend on current facts, but prior determinations or agreements that may have been made between the parties. Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There certainly may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, you may want to contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be
able to rely on the advice. If you call me, [856-546-8010] mention Law Guru and your first one hour consultation will be free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner
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