Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Coping with Divorce or Separation

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)

1. Does your son have a 529?

Reply to usedtobedemgurl (Original post)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 11:28 PM

Apr 2016

If so, it can be used for all legitimate college expenses, including books, including room and board, including such things as buying a fridge for the dorm room. So if there's a 529 here, I don't get why you even need to ask your ex or your father-in-law for help.;

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I am so peeved at my ex and his lack of support.... [View all] usedtobedemgurl Apr 2016 OP

Does your son have a 529? SheilaT Apr 2016 #1

No, no 529..... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2016 #2

And this should not be surprising.... usedtobedemgurl Apr 2016 #3

Thanks for clarifying the 529 thing. SheilaT Apr 2016 #4

No, I do not feel I can count on him at all. usedtobedemgurl Apr 2016 #5

Good. My advice to you SheilaT Apr 2016 #6

I love that your son does what he truly enjoys for a living. usedtobedemgurl Apr 2016 #7