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who pays for an adult child?

My daughter has recently graduated from high school and is working full-time. I quit paying support for her.  Now she is thinking of attending college and living with her boyfriend. Do I still pay support again and if so to whom? Does her mother have to pay her as well for support?

— mike l.


Answer

In Ontario, you and your spouse would probably have to share the cost of your daughter's post secondary education costs, after a reasonable contribution by her, in proportion to your incomes. Here is a link to an article about how the costs are shared. http://www.ontariofamilylawblog.com/2014/03/articles/child-support/postsecondary-education-and-child-support/ Good luck.

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