Can my child’s father be ordered to pay for my child’s college education?

Request a Case Review

Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C.

10b9db026d89119e951a851045ac17eee7784f79

Written/Reviewed By:

Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.

Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Read Time: 1 mins

This is an interesting question and changes state by state. In New York and New Jersey, the answer is certainly yes. In New York, as a general rule, a child is emancipated at age 21 unless sooner emancipated. In New Jersey, a child is not emancipated until they turn 23 for educational purposes, but both in New York and New Jersey, selections can be made that will enable you to force the support of your child by your spouse. This is an important question that you should specifically discuss with a lawyer because that answer changes state by state.

Why Trust Us?

150+ Reviews

50+ Years of Service

Full-Service Law Firm

Can my child’s father be ordered to pay for my child’s college education?

Why Trust Us?

Rockland County, New York

Bergen County, New Jersey