Shortt v. Damron

STARCHER, J.:

In this case, we clarify the relationship between two versions of a statute relating to coiu't orders requiring a divorced parent to pay for the college expenses of a child who has reached the age of majority.

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Facts & Background

The appellant in the instant case is Frederick Cecil Damron; the appellee is Carole Eileen Shortt. Mr. Damron and Ms. Shortt were married in 1982. In 1987, Ms. Shortt filed for divorce in the Circuit Court of Kana-wha County. 1 At the time of their divorce, the parties had two children: Stuart Frederick Damron, 2 who was four years old, and Alexander…