South Jersey boasts some of the finest private schools in the region. Moorestown Friends School, Our Lady of Good Council, Holy Cross Preparatory and others consistently produce graduates attending the best universities in America as well as some of the finest athletes and future leaders of our communities.
What happens when people separate and are not able to agree on private school? Our legal system employs a common-sense approach to this important issue. First, we look at the length of time a child has attended the school. For instance, if the child is presently attending Pre-K, that would not be the same as a kid who has attended the same school since age 5 and is now a junior in high school.
Another factor that influences a judge’s decision regarding if a child should attend or should not attend a private school is cost and the resources of the parties. Once divorced, finances change for both parties in most cases. The ability to pay for private school when now sustaining a second household can be very challenging. Sometimes private schools are sensitive to children of divorcing couples and work with families in addressing costs.
Geography can also come into play regarding the legal outcome of whether a child should or should not attend private school. Also, if one or both of the parties are relocating, attending the school may become moot.
These are just some of the factors regarding school decisions during a divorce matter.
