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The following states have specific statutes or case law that give courts the authority to order college support in some form: Alabama, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia and Washington.
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Mediation (with each having seperate counsel) could be (1) less expensive to both parties and (2) avoid some of the anger that may poison the ex-spouse's ability to work towards the best interests of the children after the divorce.