ADDRESSING COLLEGE TUITION PAYMENTS DURING DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
EFFECTIVE TUITION PLANNING IN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
We understand that your children’s ages affect tuition planning. If your children are very young, the legal steps in the agreement may be vague. Your divorce agreement might say that both parties will revisit the issue of tuition at an appropriate time.
The agreement should be written differently if the children are already in high school or attending college. In these situations, it is important to consider every aspect of higher education. Our attorney can draft an agreement that addresses:
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Who will pay for the education
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In-state and out-of-state schools
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What should be included in tuition costs
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Room and board
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Transportation
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Health care expenses
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Computers and books
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An allowance for the student — and who will pay it
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Should the student assist with tuition
Often, parents carry a misconception about expenses. One parent’s ideas of college costs might not include clothing or incidentals. Another parent might not agree to include the expense of gas or car insurance payments. It is important to define what both parties agree to pay for, and each party’s obligation.
COLLEGE FUNDING ISSUES
Today’s technological advances have increased the different avenues leading to post-secondary education. Down the road, your child may not decide to attend a traditional four-year college. Between Internet courses, community colleges and Massachusetts state schools, your children may entertain several educational options. Your child may also decide not to attend college.
We can help you address these and other educational issues. We can draft an agreement that considers several scenarios. For instance, leftover funds could return equally or proportionally to both parents. This could also take effect if a child decides not to attend college. On the other hand, leftover college funds could also be set aside for graduate school expenses.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Contact us today for a free initial consultation with our lawyer to discuss your college planning and divorce agreement issues.
ATTORNEY MONIQUE B. LAMB
Since founding the practice on January 4, 1999, Monique has dedicated her career to family law, providing clients with compassionate yet practical guidance through some of life’s most challenging moments. With over two decades of experience, she understands the complexities and emotional toll of family law cases and focuses on achieving resolutions while minimizing unnecessary conflict. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
"Attorney Boucher-Lamb is thorough, resourceful, and a highly knowledgeable attorney. I hired her many years ago and we have worked together for the past eight years. She is professional, reliable, personable, and an overall fantastic attorney. I highly recommend her; she is fair and gets the job done."
-DANIELLE
"I had a fantastic experience with a very difficult time in my life. The divorce was hard for me, but Monique was the consummate professional. Without her guidance and support, I don't know how I would have made it through."
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"Monique is a fantastic lawyer. She expeditiously helped my husband and I pull together our estate papers. She was very helpful with any questions I had, and was extremely thorough."
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