<p>scubasue: </p>
<p>Your niece’s parents did not remarry. Had your niece’s mother (custodial parent) re-married, then her EFC would likely reflect mom and step-dad’s income. What is the loophole? If their attorneys both failed to include college tuition in the divorce setttlement, then they hired the wrong guys! </p>
<p>The OP remarried and with his new wife’s assets, their household has more resources. I guess FA’s reason that what is his is hers and that there is not any separate marital property. It’s just one big piggy bank and all of the kids belong to both. Does the OP’s daughter live with him or with her bio mom? </p>
<p>Before divorcing, mysticdad, I would talk to an attorney to learn about any potential issues that may arise regarding a domestic partner who is not your legal spouse and look into, for example, power of attorney documents. Think worst case scenario. It is possible we are overlooking some ramification here that would leave you and your wife (for now – hee hee!) vulnerable.</p>