What to do if I’m getting a divorce and my husband is requesting that I pay him $15,000 back for the tuition we paid toward my nursing degree?

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What to do if I’m getting a divorce and my husband is requesting that I pay him $15,000 back for the tuition we paid toward my nursing degree?

We never had a student loans and we have no debt except our home. I also always held part or full-time job during school. He always made more money than me, and held a steady job. I never stopped him from bettering himself and going to college. Is this legal for him to ask this of me?

Asked on August 9, 2012 under Family Law, Utah

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Money earned during the marriage by each party are marital funds.  Now, the issue here is whether or not he is entitled to a portion of your license and future earnings since the license was earned during the marriage.  I would speak with an attorney familiar with this issue.  Good luck.


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