Divorce Decree College Expenses

Summary

In Illinois, non-custodial parents can be required to contribute to their childs college expenses under Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. If your divorce decree has deferred the determination of college expenses, you can file a petition for contribution at your local courthouse. Consulting with a legal professional can help you navigate this process.

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I am divorced and my divorce decree has college set off for a later date. Well now my daughter is in college and dad refuses to pay his portion
What state are you located in, ****? The laws regarding post-secondary education support vary by state.
Illinois
What does your divorce decree specifically state about college expenses?

In Illinois, non-custodial parents can be required to contribute to their child's college expenses.
It is held off for later determination because the kids werent college age yet
What steps have you taken so far to enforce the decree regarding your ex-spouse's contribution to your daughter's college expenses?
So far just trying to come to a compromise. The divorce is highly chatoic and the judge doesnt want to deal with it.
Have you considered filing a petition for contribution to college expenses in Illinois?

- Illinois law allows this under Section * of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Idk how to do that
You can file a petition for contribution to college expenses at your local courthouse. Would you like the contact details for the nearest courthouse in Illinois?
I know where it is
That's great, ****. You can consult with a legal professional to help you with the process of filing the petition.