<prompt> Human: I will try and make this short. I had a child right out of high school with a girlfriend of mine. Our parents were very supportive, and made sure we both finished college, and helped out how they could. over the years I paid minimal amounts of child support, but always said I would help pay for college. My child is now 20 years old, she has thrived in school, and wants to do a 2 year nursing degree. To keep this short, her mother and stepdad are asking me for about 15k more than the amount I said I had, with threat of lawsuit if I dont pay. I have met with lawyer, and the fact of the matter is I would like to just pay it, to avoid having money go to lawyers and all that. Its not a huge chunk of money, but obviously I dont have it. So need some advice on how to get a loan for that money in the most effective way possible. Do I get some sort of parental loan? what are interest rates and terms on those? Do colleges have payment plans? I honestly dont know what to do. I have money now for her summer classes, and fall semester, but I will start running out in the winter of this coming year. My relationship with my child is distant, and now its like walking on eggshells. I just feel horrible, and depressed over all this, especially with my family nowwife and 2 kids thinking I put more of a financial and emotional burden with this situation I am in. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. im just in panic mode right now. Thank youAssistant: over the years I paid minimal amounts of child support, but always said I would help pay for college.Was this court ordered child support, or just between you and the ex-gf?To keep this short, her mother and stepdad are asking me for about 15k more than the amount I said I had, with threat of lawsuit if I dont pay.If you never had court mandated child support payments, or if you always paid the required child support, they cannot come after you for NEW child support after the child turns 18.I highly doubt this lawsuit would hold up in court. Pay if you want, but you likely have no real obligation to do so.Human: my lawyer said he would love to go to court, but it would cost the same amount or more. I have paid very little in child support, but if we went to court, they could easily get full child support from now until she is 21, which would also hurt me financially. Honestly, my lawyer was fine with me wanting to pay it. It will just get too ugly and expensive otherwise. for my own well being, i just want to pay it and move on. Just not sure how to pay it  <response>: I wouldnt be so quick to cave in to the amount they demanded. I would want to see a cost break out and at least know what all the money is going towards. 