Never married and my ex hasn’t spoken to my DD or me in years. FA question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He pays child support because an immigration laws told him he has to be up to date on it in order to apply for citizenship. He doesn’t want to be unable to renew his green card or he will have to return to Mexico. That is the only reason he pays. Sad but true. He has asked more than once when he doesn’t have to pay anymore. He has zero intention of paying for anything past age 17. He actually doesn’t make much money anyway but he will most likely refute fill out the forms because he doesn’t do anything unless it directly benefits him.

Sorry, but your child isn't in any worse situation that kids whose parents have money but refuse to help them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He pays child support because an immigration laws told him he has to be up to date on it in order to apply for citizenship. He doesn’t want to be unable to renew his green card or he will have to return to Mexico. That is the only reason he pays. Sad but true. He has asked more than once when he doesn’t have to pay anymore. He has zero intention of paying for anything past age 17. He actually doesn’t make much money anyway but he will most likely refute fill out the forms because he doesn’t do anything unless it directly benefits him.

Sorry, but your child isn't in any worse situation that kids whose parents have money but refuse to help them.

Honestly, her child is in a better situation than many children of divorce since she gets the child support, many kids get nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So my ex and I haven’t spoken in years. He also hasn’t spoken to our DD in years. He is married and has four young kids. I will ask him to fill out the FA forms for college for our 16 yr old daughter but I doubt he will. If he can’t call or text, I doubt he will take the time to fill out paperwork. He pays child support but has owed money for years. He never pays on time and rarely pays the full amount. I feel horribly that his indifference might limit our daughter’s choices. Is there anything I can do?

Well, first thing you do is sue him for back support. If it proceeds and you win, you put that toward your daughter's college. Or, if you want, after you file you can agree to drop the claim in return for his complete cooperation, for all your daughter's years in college, filing out the required forms.

He is only behind around $1,000 or so. Not worth spending money I don't have to hire a lawyer to sue him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:THanks everyone. She might apply to some private schools but we are hoping she has one or two public options. I’ll ask her school counselor and check regarding FAFSA and CSS. Yes, her dad very much wanted her until he saw something more interesting and left. Not exactly the first time in the world this has happened. His current wife is very religious and wants him to have nothing to do with our daughter. He told me this himself as did he sisters. Not sure how that reflects on me at all since I’m doing my job as a parent.

She's an asshole and so is he. She's using her religion to hurt a child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:THanks everyone. She might apply to some private schools but we are hoping she has one or two public options. I’ll ask her school counselor and check regarding FAFSA and CSS. Yes, her dad very much wanted her until he saw something more interesting and left. Not exactly the first time in the world this has happened. His current wife is very religious and wants him to have nothing to do with our daughter. He told me this himself as did he sisters. Not sure how that reflects on me at all since I’m doing my job as a parent.

I have no advice. But hugs to you. You sound like a great mother!

[Anonymous]

Any attorney here?

Is there any law in DC, VA or MD that require parents pay their kids' college tuition?

I know some states have such law and some don't

If there is a such law, and kid live in this state, but the other parent live in a state that do NOT have such requirement, can other parent's wage be garnished like child support?

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any attorney here?

Is there any law in DC, VA or MD that require parents pay their kids' college tuition?

I know some states have such law and some don't

If there is a such law, and kid live in this state, but the other parent live in a state that do NOT have such requirement, can other parent's wage be garnished like child support?

Thanks

Please enlighten me. What state has a law requiring parents (custodial or otherwise) to pay for their adult children to attend college ?

[Anonymous]

I don't remember exactly, I searched 10 yeas ago, it is in the middle South or somewhere. Like Carolina.? I don't remember,.

Some state do require parents pay their child college tuition. Of course, with some conditions, your child can not stay in college for ever and ask other parent to pay.

[Anonymous]

Or might be in state tuition only? It really depends on each state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But if the ex is not responsible for child support after age 18, why are schools even asking the non-custodial parent about financial info? He is not obligated to pay a dime for his kid. Not all parents support their kids into adulthood.

This is mostly men. They are pretty pathetic, aren't they? No wonder lesbianism is on the rise.