QUESTION
Which parent decides where a child goes to school?
Asked on Sep 24th, 2013 on Child Custody - Maryland
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We have 50/50 custody. My husband wants our daughter to boarding school. I don't, and feel like that would be taking time away from both of us, which I think is crazy since she splits her time anyways. Who will end up deciding? She is 14.
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If you are unable to agree then you have to file a Petition with the court so a Judge will be able to decide.
Answered on Sep 25th, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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Get an attorney, generally if she is 14 and has not been going to boarding school I would think you would prevail. Regardless, I offer no opinion as I do not know all of the facts.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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The judge if you guys can't agree.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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I depends on who has legal custody, which is the right to make decisions regarding academics, medical care, extra-curricular activities, etc. It is different from shared residential custody. If you share legal custody, you both have to agree on the school. However, this is also a financial decision which impacts any child support paid, i.e. if you are paying tuition-that credits against child support paid. You may have to Petition the court to resolve this issue or you could both go to a mediator.
Answered on Sep 24th, 2013 at 12:12 PM