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My abusive ex-husband promised $20,000 for our kids’ education. Now he refuses to pay. Is he legally obligated?

My abusive ex-husband promised $20,000 for our kids’ education. Now he refuses to pay. Is he legally obligated?
MarketWatch Tuesday 27 October 2026, 10:15 UTC By Quentin Fottrell 1 min read
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“Before our divorce, my former mother-in-law entrusted him with $20,000 for each of our daughters to invest on their behalf.”

“Before our divorce, my former mother-in-law entrusted him with $20,000 for each of our daughters to invest on their behalf.”
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