Massachusetts Family Lawyer Discusses College Tuition and Child Support
Parents involved in child support battles are quite familiar with the immediate financial needs of children. However, many parents forget to factor in ongoing or future costs, such as health care and college tuition. To ensure that you are considering all current and future needs of your children in your child support agreement, reach out to an experienced family law attorney.
At our Salem law firm, we have been serving the legal needs of parents just like you for more than 30 years. To speak to a divorce lawyer in Salem about your child support concerns, contact the office of Jon T. Skerry, Attorney at Law, to schedule your free initial consultation. You can reach us by calling 978-607-0098 (toll free at 888-332-1469) or you can contact us online. We serve men and women throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore.
Calculating Health Care Costs Into Your Child Support Agreement
The ongoing health care needs of your children must be discussed in your original child support order. Topics include who will take out insurance and who will pay copays. It should also include how the two parents will share any uninsured or underinsured medical or dental costs. If these costs are not appropriately discussed and agreed upon in your order, you could be facing the need for future legal assistance. Indeed, most modifications of divorce settlement agreements are caused by unclear or unfair health care arrangements.
Covering College Tuition Early On Can Save You in the Future
College tuition is yet another contentious issue. If parents can agree early on to who will set aside a savings account or who will pay the tuition bills as they come aside, then you can save yourself time and money by avoiding future legal battles.
Contact the Office of Jon T. Skerry, Attorney at Law
For a free initial consultation, contact us online or call us at 978-607-0098 (toll free at 888-332-1469). We are available to meet with you weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and evenings and weekends upon request. Our office is conveniently located in downtown Salem, near the Salem District Court, the Essex Superior Court, and the Essex Probate Court. Home and office visits can be scheduled by appointment.
