Lately, it is becoming more common for co-parents to express desired agreements and plans to pay for college and support non-minor adult children. I always advise that, yes, parties can make such agreements and arrangements, but enforcement, should there be a future conflict or dispute, becomes murky. In Michigan, there is no obligation to support a pay for college, advanced education or support a non-minor adult child. Once a child reaches the age of 18 (or, until age 19.5 if they are still in high school), they are not required to be supported no matter what a parent might think, hope or want. Agreements can be made about regular contributions to 529 plans, apportionment of college costs and other things like cars and the like – but, these are voluntary agreements that cannot be forced nor compelled by the Court for a parent to pay for or support adult children. Should you have any questions, please contact us.

Does your ex let your minor child broadcast all day long on TikTok or Instagram and you don’t like it? Do you and your co-parent view social media usage for your kids differently? Well, then, you’re like many parents, including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Co-parents should strive to be on the same page when it comes to age appropriate social media usage. If you disagree, perhaps talk with a family therapist or co-parenting counselor. If that doesn’t work, you may have to go to Court if it is such a hot button issue. If you have any questions about this or any other family law issue, please contact us.