Been separated from DC dad for 7ish years. Over that time he has found various reasons to reduce and/or not pay child support. Reasons he felt happy enough to tell me to my face include, he bought a new car, he bought an engagement ring and he bought a house. Obviously the poor pet had to fund all these things before feeding his children. It got to the point a few years ago where I had had enough and contacted CSA. They made a calculation and he paid it the first month. Then he kept “forgetting” and I would have to text to ask where it was. Ever since it has been late and it has never been the full amount. It’s short by £8 a month. I figure he must need it so I let it go . He has chosen not to bother with our DC anymore. They haven’t seen him in 6 months and last month he became a father again. This month I’ve had no child support. (Nice, that’s it’s in the mouth of Christmas too) My first instinct was to go to CMS and ask for a collection service (which will cost me to use) but now I’m thinking I’ll just do without. I work, I can tighten the purse strings and we’ll manage. If he wants to opt out of every aspect of parenting then fine. That’s on his conscience.
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DonnyAndVladSittingInATree · 04/12/2017 22:29
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