Child Support for College?

Question of the Day:

 

Can my ex make me pay for college for my daughter? – Allen

 

Answer:

 

Allen: That depends on what your state law says about it.  For example, in Maryland, child support terminates at age 18, or 19 or graduation from high school, so the answer is no.  In DC, child support terminates at 21 so the answer is yes.  And even when the court cannot order college expenses in the first place, it can still enforce a settlement agreement which includes payment of college expenses.