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What can I do to enforce a child educational provision that was part of our divorce settlement over 20 years ago

What is my legal standing in going after an ex-spouse for a condition of our divorce that stipulated he is supposed to pay for college education of one child. The divorce occured 22 years ago. He can afford to pay, but currently has no assets in his own name, having transfered what he owns over to his live-in girlfriend. He has paid for a portion of our child's education, but student loans are now due, most in my son's name, one parent loan in mine.

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The language in your judgment or settlement agreement will control. Either you can take you ex back into court and get reimbursed for the college expenses that you paid or your son, as a third party beneficiary, may be able to take his father to court for the money (I don't think I have to elaborate on the damage that would do to their relationship!).

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