stoneycrusty
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana
Does anyone have any knowledge of what constitutes an aptitude for college? I have two daughters (twins) who will turn 19 on Tuesday at which time they will become emancipated and child support will terminate. My ex emailed me out of the blue asking if I was going to pay for 1/3 of college. We had never discussed college prior to this and she gave me no details. There is no mention of payment of college expenses in the divorce decree. She has filed a petition for college expenses and we both have an attorney.
Through discovery, my attorney learned that their grade point averages are 2.2 and 2.3 and they rank in the lower twenty-fifth percentile in their class. One received an F in Algebra and one had a D in English among other poor grades. According to these numbers they were only conditionally accepted at the institution they applied to. I have serious concerns about their ability to perform at a college level and am reluctant to agree to any settlement as the opposing attorney has requested. My attorney's position is that if we do go to court there is the risk that I could be ordered to pay they amount that the petitioner requests.
Neither party has saved any amount towards college and both of us have excess consumer debt. Neither of us have much left over after normal monthly expenses to apply toward a college education. I have requested that the hearing be postponed until the financial aid package is received detailing whether or not they qualify for the Federal Pell grant and any student loans they are eligible for. I do not know if this request will be accepted by opposing council.
I am wondering if anyone has any experience in a matter like this and would like to hear opinions.
Does anyone have any knowledge of what constitutes an aptitude for college? I have two daughters (twins) who will turn 19 on Tuesday at which time they will become emancipated and child support will terminate. My ex emailed me out of the blue asking if I was going to pay for 1/3 of college. We had never discussed college prior to this and she gave me no details. There is no mention of payment of college expenses in the divorce decree. She has filed a petition for college expenses and we both have an attorney.
Through discovery, my attorney learned that their grade point averages are 2.2 and 2.3 and they rank in the lower twenty-fifth percentile in their class. One received an F in Algebra and one had a D in English among other poor grades. According to these numbers they were only conditionally accepted at the institution they applied to. I have serious concerns about their ability to perform at a college level and am reluctant to agree to any settlement as the opposing attorney has requested. My attorney's position is that if we do go to court there is the risk that I could be ordered to pay they amount that the petitioner requests.
Neither party has saved any amount towards college and both of us have excess consumer debt. Neither of us have much left over after normal monthly expenses to apply toward a college education. I have requested that the hearing be postponed until the financial aid package is received detailing whether or not they qualify for the Federal Pell grant and any student loans they are eligible for. I do not know if this request will be accepted by opposing council.
I am wondering if anyone has any experience in a matter like this and would like to hear opinions.