If the resident parent is better off, is it ok for the NRP to not contribute at all? Better off doesn't necessarily mean rich, but a comfortable standard of daily life.
I ask because my second husband and I can afford a reasonable lifestyle raising my kids from a previous marriage. He is the main breadwinner and I earn fluctuating amounts on a monthly basis depending on how much work I get or do. We are planning for the kids to go to uni, and have to save a significant amount for this as they are in their early teens (we're not in UK so won't get student loans).
Their father refuses to contribute, saying that we have more so can bear the burden of bringing them up, and that it wasn't his choice to split up. If we received a contribution, we would have more for savings and luxuries.
We also have to pay a significant amount for the kids to visit him as I feel its good for them to have a relationship with their father, but my husband really is starting to resent this. All polite attempts to ask ex to contribute have failed. I would rather never take a penny from him but this is not fair on my H.
AIBU? If not, if you have any experience or suggestions on how to handle a complete narcissist they would be welcomed.
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to wonder if it's ever ok for the NRP to not pay maintenance?
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marysafairy · 12/11/2014 17:10
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