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

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 27 Oct 2026, 6:15 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

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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.”

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

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