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mbg13
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Pre-College Expenses (maybe already answered)

04/22/11 10:02 AM

I see another post regarding college expenses and maybe this was answered and if so, please forgive me.

Brief background: Two children: DS: 19 in college and DD: 17, junior in H.S. preparing for college. At one point, I had custody of both children and X paid child support to me. I made sure to prepare him for college: Tutoring, SAT Fees, SAT prep courses. I did not go to X for extra cash, just used my funds plus child support to cover these expenses.

Currently, DS lives with dad. DD lives with me. No child support to anyone. We cover each of their basic expenses and pay 50% each for DS's college tuition.

Current Situation: DD is preparting college and I want to make sure that she has the same opportunities that DS had (SAT, SAT prep courses, tutoring in one failing class). I asked X for 50% of these expenses. He refused. I went to court and a hearing was scheduled, but the magistrate made sure to tell me that she cannot force him to pay unless we have a written agreement or I can show increased needs of DD. I dont' have a written agreement.

This is my question: Isn't the fact that she's has these new educational expenses that she didn't have before "an increased need." If the same opportunities were afforded to DS...using income from both parents, shouldn't the same be afforded to DD.

In addition, everything I mentioned above -- I should say that when it comes to DD's education, the judge (not magistrate) specifically said that my decisions regarding her education "rules" mainly because X is inattentive to educational needs: doesn't make sure homework is done, never attend a parent-teacher conference, etc. etc.

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Pre-College Expenses (maybe already answered)	mbg13	04/22/11 10:02 AM
Re: Pre-College Expenses (maybe already answered)	Sherron	04/22/11 11:45 AM
Re: Pre-College Expenses (maybe already answered)	chaznsc	04/22/11 03:02 PM
Re: Pre-College Expenses (maybe already answered)	hanzblinx	05/11/11 04:42 PM

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