Sadly, I think I know the answer to the question I am about to ask, but I just want to know anyone has been in a similar situation & how you dealt with it / sorted it? Is there ANYTHING I that can be done? My DS is in primary school, I have been bringing him up on my own since he was few months old. His dad sees him twice a week and that is when his responsibility ends, which is fine by me, it is his choice not to have him / see him more than that. His dad is let’s say very work shy and always struggled to keep a job. Even when he had one The contributions he was making weren’t more than £20 per week, which again is not amazing but fine, by law and according to his earnings that is all he had to pay. Few months ago, he decided he didn’t like working, was tired and stressed and quit. So for few months I have not seen a penny from him. I work long full time hours therefore I am not entitled to benefits. I also pay for my DS’s childcare before and after school. Few people suggested I should cancel the school clubs, save money that way and let my ex take DS to and from school now he is not working but unfortunately his father is not responsible enough to that. We had this arrangement in the past and due to his poor time keeping I was late for work on many occasions.
My ex is a healthy young man in his early 30’s and lives with his mother who is more than happy to provide for him. I know for a fact he is still going out, smokes, manages to keep his car and his mobile phone. He walked from his job therefore is not entitled to benefits.
Is there really nothing that can be done in this situation?
thanks