Can a parent be held responsible for college expenses as part of a child support agreement?

In Michigan, child support is meant to provide for a child’s basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. Generally, college expenses are not considered a basic need, and therefore are not typically covered by child support agreements. However, if both the parent and child have already agreed to provide for college expenses, either through verbal or written agreement, then the parent can be held responsible for paying college expenses as part of the child support agreement. In some cases, a court might order a parent to pay a portion of college expenses if the parent has the financial means to do so and other conditions are met. For example, if the parent and child have a close relationship and the court determines that college expenses are necessary for the child’s best interests, then the court may order the parent to pay a reasonable portion of the college expenses. It is important to note that the court’s ruling is not binding on the other parent and does not affect the parent’s obligation to continue to pay child support payments. If the parent and child have a written agreement for college expenses, then the parent may be held responsible for the college expenses provided in the agreement. In Michigan, child support is calculated using a predetermined formula that takes into account several factors such as income, number of children, and other expenses. College expenses are not considered when calculating child support obligations, so it is important to discuss college expenses with an attorney or the court if college expenses are relevant to the case.

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