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Incidental costs for children - who should pay?

33 replies

hoisttocrew · 13/05/2026 23:14

My ex husband has decided to stop covering incidental costs for my children. He pays over £550 per month in child maintenance, and I also receive a share of his pension (lump sum already received, and monthly payments as well). My salary is £85k, and I receive over £900 per month in rent from my new partner. My ex husband lives nearby and has asked for equal access to our children, but I have refused. When he asked why, I got my solicitor to threaten him with court action for harassment and intimidation.

AIBU to expect him to cover incidental costs on top of what he already pays?

OP posts:
Shinyandnew1 · 13/05/2026 23:40

is this a reverse?!

JLou08 · 13/05/2026 23:38

This must be a reverse. Surely no one would brag about accusing someone of harassment for wanting to share custody.
They also wouldn't declare their own income, including rent but not include the ex's income.
Come on then OP, how much do you earn (the real you, not the one you're pretending to be)? That will help people give honest opinions on incidental costs

Decacaffeinatednow · 13/05/2026 23:32

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ShetlandishMum · 13/05/2026 23:26

You will manage...

roseymoira · 13/05/2026 23:25

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MrsGhostly · 13/05/2026 23:22

Agreed. A complete waste of everyone’s time

PrincessOfPreschool · 13/05/2026 23:21

LizandDerekGoals · 13/05/2026 23:15

Well this sounds like a reverse

I was about to say that!!?

LizandDerekGoals · 13/05/2026 23:15

Well this sounds like a reverse