Category Archives: Durst on Divorce

Who pays for college after the divorce?

WHO PAYS FOR COLLEGE AFTER THE DIVORCE By:           Sandy Durst, Esq.                 Lynch, Osborne, Gilmore & Durst   The issue of who pays for the college education of unemancipated children after a divorce is often emotionally charged and financially stressful … Continue reading

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Is child support appropriate for an adult child? Maybe, says the court.

 There are certain circumstances that arise which may warrant the ongoing payment of child support even after a child reaches adulthood.  The following excerpt from the NJ LAw Journal illustrates one such situation and highlights what each party must show … Continue reading

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Modification of alimony obligations based on changed circumstances

Previosuly ordered or agreed to alimony obligations may be modifiable of the payor can demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances.  The change must be realized in good faith, through no fault of party seeking a reduction and must be more … Continue reading

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How to best manage your legal fees during a divorce

MANAGING AND MINIMIZING YOUR LEGAL FEES At Lynch, Osborne, Gilmore & Durst it is our desire to provide you with the highest possible quality of legal services at a reasonable cost. There are several things which you can do to … Continue reading

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Keep the non-custodial parent in the loop if you want them to pay for college.

In a recently decided but unreported decision, the Appellate Court emphasized that the quality of the relationship of a parent and child is an important factor when deciding if a parent should have an obligation to contribute towards college expenses. As … Continue reading

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