Q: Modifying a Child Support order to end support payments to mom when 18 yr old moves in with dad. Child going to colleg
In Massachusetts: The child will be going to college closer to Dad. Mom just moved another hour further away from his school. Makes sense for him to call Dad's home, home base (we're 45 minutes away) . We want to end the child support order to mom, and Dad is not requesting support from Mom. Only her part of possible minor college assistance and un-reimbursed medical (which she is currently refusing to pay). Ending the child support order (29,900/yr) allows Dad to pay for college (23,000/yr) since Mom is telling the child that if she takes out a loan for him, the child will have to pay her back. Further she told him he would only be able to go to college for a year. She told him Dad will not pay his part for college. A complete fabrication. The child is in distress over this. We feel ending the support order and having him live with us will allow us to pay for college entirely without Mom's 50% help (per divorce agreement.) It seems to be the best solution for the child. Advice?
A: Is the child in agreement to living with you primarily when he or she is in college? Did you previously have a close relationship with the child? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you can pursue a Modification of support once he or she moves in with you.
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