Taken to court

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My husband is being taken to court by his two estranged sons who are at university.
It is under Schedule 1 of the Children Act - they want him to pay them more money than he is currently paying them.
Any idea how we can avoid expensive court costs?
Has this happened to anyone else?
It is under Schedule 1 of the Children Act - they want him to pay them more money than he is currently paying them.
Any idea how we can avoid expensive court costs?
Has this happened to anyone else?
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The easy answer would seem to be reaching a compromise if you can afford to rather than going to court. Has he considered mediation?
What is he giving them now, how much are they asking for, how much is the other parent contributing, and can he afford to pay more or not?
Is it worth finding a solicitor who specialises in the area and at least getting a free consultation or paying for an initial discussion to find out exactly where you stand.
How are they paying for the court costs or is someone getting legal aid?
It seems an extreme reaction however your stepsons obviously feel that he doesn't provide enough. University is now very expensive and parents are expected to top up the maintenance loans they can get, ive just been looking into it for my daughter. Her dad is switching what he paid me as maintenance to paying her when she goes to uni on september but I will top up that and her accommodation as the loan she will get wont even cover that.
In fact, if they live with their mother, then it is the mother's household income that is used in the calculation.
I have to say I find some parents attitude to their children interesting. I know one who for no reason at all wouldn't p*** on his child if he was on fire & another who would go to the ends of the earth to help his & would do more for mine than his own father would. People, I'll never get why some are as they are.
I’m at Goldsmiths, and this is the third lot of strikes that have affected my course. I struggle to pay my own fees as I get no support from govt. I estimate I’ve lost £1000.00 in fees. Roughly equal to the amount I managed to crowdfund, sadly. My college has a policy of 'no refunds’. How is this fair and can I challenge this? Other students (full time international students in particular) have lost much more.