How is a child’s schooling determined?
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How is a child’s schooling determined?
My ex and I divorced 7 months ago. We have joint custody and 50/50 physical custody of our now 4 year old son. My ex has since left our neighborhood to move in with his girlfriend who has a daughter the same age. Our son goes to a private preschool and, because of my job, has priority admission to a prestigious private school with half price tuition. My ex wants to send him to a neighborhood public school and is willing to move to any neighborhood in the city to get a good school. I want him to go to private school and have offered to pay for 75% of the tuition. What to do?
Asked on August 16, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you can not agree on the matter you are going to have to have help from either the courts of a mediator, if your agreement so states that is how disputes are to be resolved. Generally determinations are made in the best interests of the child but I doubt that the court or a mediator can force your ex to pay out of pocket if there is a viable alternative to the private school. Moving to any neighborhood is not the answer though. His attending school can not be cumbersome on you when he is with you. Get legal help here. Good luck.
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