I would like your opinions on this financial situation please.
Divorced parents with a child who has mild autism.
Not living in Uk so will outlay facts as they are financially, so no bias.
Child lives with RP and step parent.
Child attends mainstream school full time.
NRP pays equivalent of £400 pcm maintenance.
Child spends eow with NRP and a day on alternate weekends.
Child prefers to stay at home as his friends and interests are there which is why it's only a day on alternate weekends.
Child spends three weeks per year on holidays with NRP.
RP works three days per week. Stepparent is registered as carer for child.Receives £250 pw, medical card, travel card, free electricity and fuel allowance.
RP receives benefits of average £420 pcm, children's allowance approx £100 pcm.
Child is independent and thrivingand does not require private treatments. All treatments have been public health funded.
RP does not have mortgage or rent.
Is it reasonable to expect extra contributions for items such as hobby equipment and trips away?
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anothernamechangedforthisone · 23/09/2021 10:36
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