Post secondary expenses are a special beast. A parent can’t say they didn’t agree in writing and get away with it. Education is important and judges will not let a parent off on a technicality like not agreeing writing. It’s why post secondary is clearly stated in the guidelines. She can play whatever game she wants, she is still obligated to pay her share.
It sounds like you need to have that frank discussion with your son. Has he spoken to his mother about her contribution and has she confirmed? Even if you go to court, she will be beholden to the child because someone has to pay the costs and if you aren’t going to pay it, kid will be footing the bill.
I wouldn’t put so much weight on going away to get him to come out of his shell. Living away from home can take a toll on an introvert and impact them mentally. Plus many introverts remain that way long after they hit adulthood regardless of their social situation. It could just be he hasn’t found his people at high school.
It sounds like you need to have that frank discussion with your son. Has he spoken to his mother about her contribution and has she confirmed? Even if you go to court, she will be beholden to the child because someone has to pay the costs and if you aren’t going to pay it, kid will be footing the bill.
I wouldn’t put so much weight on going away to get him to come out of his shell. Living away from home can take a toll on an introvert and impact them mentally. Plus many introverts remain that way long after they hit adulthood regardless of their social situation. It could just be he hasn’t found his people at high school.
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