When determining parental responsibility through the legal system, some children of divorce do better than other children and some do worse. I’ve been told in New Jersey, if you went to college, you will be court ordered to pay for half of the child’s education.

Here in Colorado, the parent pays support only until the child is 19. There is no responsibility for college and my son’s father has refused to take responsibility.

Even if parents agree to assist with college, it is in the student’s best interest to contribute to their education. By doing so, they are acting as adults.

If you plan on not paying a cent, you better inform your child that they will be responsible for their bills so they can work and save money.