Q: Hello, my ex wife is threatening to take me back to court to enforce college expenses,
If she does , do they do a discovery for income and debt. Do they ask for bank statements? And if so, how many months ? And my girlfriend lives with me and she is on my checking account would they want to see her income too and would her income play a part in what my portion is to pay for college ? I have always paid for half the kids expenses. If not more. My ex is bitter because child support is ending in May and she thinks she can get it extended because the kids still live with her. I don't have a problem paying for my kids needs but I do have a problem paying anything to my ex when she doesn't provide for them. My kids have both told me that there mom told them that they are old enough to fend for there own food. That sets me off the deep end! I gave each of them a key to my house and said there is always food at my house come anytime you want and stay as long as you want. Sorry I guess I have alot of questions. Thank you for any input.
A: There are many factors to consider when determining each parent's obligation to contribute to college expenses, and these are best discussed, in person, with an attorney who can learn all of the facts of your particular situation. However, to answer just the questions you asked, full discovery is allowed in these cases. If you had remarried, they could look at your new wife's income and financial wherewithal to determine how much you should pay. You have not remarried, so your girlfriend's income will not play a direct role.
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