Maintenance- education

deco87

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Divorced lady - 2 kids , divorced a number of years -
Appears that the divorce judgement has something along the lines of expenses must be " agreed" by both parties - in relation to the kids - 22 and 18.

22 year old in college - 18 year old just started.
I was of the opinion that with children in college up to the age of 23 must be provided for by the parent -



Do not have sight of the divorce decree -

The ex husband - puts every obstacle in the way - and has to be informed by the lady of expenses coming along - and after considerable - numerous , texting - he may eventually provide half of the funds for HIS children.

He does pay half the rent for the 22 year old and half the fees - not without considerable encouragement / all the time from the children's mother - this of course brings considerable stress as No contact would be preferred -

A recent example would be - a property came up for rent , in a college town , accommodation cannot be found for love nor money -there .
A large deposit was required in order to secure this property to accommodate the 18 year old- for the forthcoming academic year - property was held for 12 hours - then would go back on the rented market -
Mother texts the father - letting him know and seeking his agreement - message is delivered but not replied to - mother had to pay the deposit/ rent ,
In order to put a roof over her head - if his usual form is anything to go by , this will be a case of - I didn't agree therefore nothing to do with me - it's inhumane, and totally unfair - is there anything that can be done other than the hassle of trying to get back in to the court - get in the court list - go through all the emotion and upset again - in order to get this man to live up to his responsibilities, The mother lets a lots of bills go , dental etc - as it's such a rigmarole / hassle trying to get him to do what he should be doing for his kids
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is there anything that can be done other than the hassle of trying to get back in to the court - get in the court list - go through all the emotion and upset again - in order to get this man to live up to his responsibilities
Doesn't sound like it.
 
As the children of the marriage are now adults can they ask the father themselves obviously depending on their relationship. He mightn't find it so easy to be awkward. Just a suggestion
 
Get a court order for correctly assessed maintenance (and thats *not* 50% of costs), don't need a Solicitor; can apply in District Court yourself.

Then seek a garnishee order so its deducted directly from salary & theres no more messing about.
 
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