Is a parent legally obligated to pay for college?

Is a parent legally obligated to pay for college?

Are parents legally obligated to pay for college? That means parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child’s college education with one exception. If the parents are divorced and the divorce agreement includes paying college costs, one or both parents are legally obligated to pay for college.

Can you go to jail for not paying child support in Iowa?

Iowa has a state-run program to help parents who are not making their child support payments avoid jail time. Failing to pay child support is criminal contempt of court, and always involves jail or a fine or both.

What do you do when your child doesn’t want to see the dad?

Talk to your child about why they don’t want to go Try to get to the bottom of why your child doesn’t want to spend time or stay with your co-parent. Let your child express their feelings to you without judgment. When it’s your turn to respond, do so with kindness and understanding.

Should you force a child to visit a parent?

Some parents have asked me whether they have to “force” their child to visit. Having said that, if you have a family court order that provides for a visitation schedule, then the safest answer is “yes” you must make the child go. If you fail to abide by the court order, there can be several legal consequences.

What happens if a child doesn’t want to live with either parent?

Talk with a Legal Representative In addition, your child may be able to tell the court that he/she doesn’t want to live with you, but that doesn’t mean the court will rule in his/her favor. Instead, your child’s wishes will simply be recorded, but no change will be done in a legal setting.

When can a child decide they don’t want to see a parent?

Most judges understand that once a child reaches their teens (14 /15 /16 /17), it certainly is difficult to force them to visit with a noncustodial parent when they are adamant about not seeing them, but it truly is not the child’s decision.

What can I do if my child refuses to see me?

If there is a protective order preventing contact in your case, you should notify your attorney that your child is refusing visitation. For example, if you’re scheduled to drop off your child at your ex’s, but your child won’t budge, then you should contact your ex or attorney as soon as possible.

Do I have a right to know who is around my child?

Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. They should also know if the children are left with other people such as babysitters or friends when the other parent is not there. Both parents should realize that visitation schedules may change as children age and their needs change.

What is the most common child custody arrangement?

The most common arrangement is one in which one parent has sole physical custody, both parents have legal custody, and the noncustodial parent is granted visitation time.