Q: Parenting plan says I pay for 10 semesters of "post-secondary" education. Could this include grad school for my 22 yo?
My son will be receiving his undergrad degree next month and I have dutifully paid everything and more required by my parenting plan. Now his mom wants me to contribute to two semesters of his MBA program because of the vague wording of the parenting plan. I maintain the "10 regular semesters excluding summer school" clause refers to a 5-year undergraduate degree, but she naturally disagrees. Is it actually possible that I could be forced to pay for more schooling?
A: Based on just the wording you have provided, it would seem as though you would have to pay for the first year of graduate school. There might be something else in your parenting plan or judgment that discusses the intention of 10 semesters to cover undergrad only. You might be able to modify the judgment based upon a need for clarification. Talk to an attorney as soon as you can to discuss the specifics of your current parenting plan and circumstances.
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