Filing College Expense Petition

Summary

When filing a petition for full coverage of childrens college expenses in Cook County, Illinois, you should provide an estimate of the costs. While itemization is not mandatory, it is beneficial to include detailed information to support your request. For example, listing the current market price for laptops or a reasonable amount for clothing and soccer equipment can help justify your request. Providing a detailed breakdown of costs, such as $300 for cleats or $1000 for a new wardrobe, can strengthen your case if the court requires further justification.

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When filing a petition for coverage of full educational expenses and Chicago Illinois cook county And asking the judge order the respondent to fully cover all of the children’s college expenses do I have to list the cost of each item I am requesting
Hello Lula, in Cook County, Illinois:
- You must provide an estimate of college expenses.
- It does not need to be itemized.
- It's beneficial to provide as much detailed information as possible to support your request.
So for example I am requesting he fully cover two laptops for the boys how much should I list
You should list the current market price of the laptops you're requesting. Research the cost of similar models to provide an accurate estimate.
And if I am also requesting that the respondent fully cover clothing and soccer equipment for the boys would it be OK if I list $*
Yes, Lula, you can list an amount like $* for clothing and soccer equipment. However, ensure the amount is reasonable and can be justified if asked for details. Remember, it's always beneficial to provide as much detailed information as possible.
Well each pair of cleats is about $* each soccer ball is about $* Soccer bags are $* each shinguards are $* each A whole new wardrobe for college is about $* and shoes are about $* a pair
Hello Lula, it seems you've done a detailed breakdown of the costs. You can include these details when you list the amounts for clothing and soccer equipment. It might strengthen your case if the court needs further justification.