我从一个新闻稿里抄的。。。

“ The laws forcing parents to pay for college are complicated and vary by state. Some states give courts the power to make parents pay for their child's college education, 。。。 Other states have court cases that set precedents for forced college payment- 。。。Courts will consider evidence like parent's income and resources。。。 the child's aptitude, wishes, goals and academic record 。。。 parent's and sibling's highest levels of education 。。。

A majority of states have no court-mandated requirement for college payments.”

--- 不mandate不等于 法庭没有power。