Circumstances when child support includes private school tuition

We Serve Berks, Lancaster, York, Schuylkill And
Lebanon Counties And The Lehigh Valley

Circumstances when child support includes private school tuition

On Behalf of | Jun 8, 2016 | Child Support |

Many financial questions can arise when a couple in Pennsylvania decides to get a divorce. If the couple has children attending private school, then the cost of tuition might be added to basic child support obligations. One parent, however, may dispute the cost, and then a court might have to settle the issue if the parents cannot reach an agreement.

In general, a family court will look more favorably upon a request for tuition if the children had already been attending private school prior to the divorce. Such a situation indicates that both parents had agreed that their children would have a private school education. The willing payment of tuition prior to a divorce could convince a court to assign a portion of the cost to both parents going forward.

Cases in which courts denied a request for tuition payments have typically involved no clear agreement between parents that private school was desired. For example, one parent might say that the spouse agreed to private school; however, if the divorce occurred before the child was of school age, then a court could decide that no clear evidence indicated support for private school from both parents.

Many factors go into the determination of child support. A person who needs to establish a child support agreement could consult a lawyer about the process. An attorney could explain the laws that could guide the calculation of support. These laws use a formula that involves the basic expenses of the children and the incomes of both parents. In court, an attorney might present financial documents about the client’s income and needs.

Archives

FindLaw Network
Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb | Top Attorney Divorce
Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb | Top Attorney Divorce
Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb | Top Attorney Divorce