“I live in Missouri and I have to pay for half of my sons college and I still am ordered to pay child support on top of that, do I have to pay the child support to my ex or is there any way I can pay that support directly to my son?”

Maybe. If your son is living away from home, it may be possible to get a Court to order that this support amount be paid to him directly. In lieu of trying to get the Court to make that as an order, it would be better if you and ex spouse could enter into a stipulation and order directing that child support payments go directly to your son. Either way, continue to make payments according to the Court order until it is otherwise modified.

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Michael Durgavich is an accomplished attorney and mediator. Maintaining a general practice in the San Jose, California area, Mr. Durgavich specializes in family law, bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Durgavich can be reached through his website at http://www.MichaelDurgavich.com. Contact This Author

State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.