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What can I spend my new fortune on?

131 replies

RamsayBoltonsConscience · 05/08/2026 16:09

My ex paid very little child maintenance. Was on the fiddle with his boss to only pay £5 a week. He had over £2000 arrears.
Additionally, no one has set eyes on this piece of 💩in over 10 years including his children. I seriously considered that he may have died during COVID.
I am a petty bitch so wouldn’t let the the CMS close my account when my son turned 19. This morning I received a text to say a payment had been made to my account.
£15.65 a month will be paid to me starting this month. It will take him 10 years to pay off the arrears, I will be retired by the time it is cleared, he will be 70.
I would have loved to have seen his face when he saw the benefit reduction due to CMS arrears. Every month, I am going to spend that £15 on something ridiculous- suggestions please!

OP posts:
Seajaye · Yesterday 19:12

Id go for a lottery ticket each week and save the rest in a ISA or premium bonds. . initially for the first 6 months or so maybe save up enough for a to treat yourself to a spa day and spend all day in a white fluffy dressing gown and post a few selfies in your social media..

Eeyorefan · Yesterday 19:35

Axe throwing session, I’m sure if you asked you could print out a photo to stick on the target.

madaboutpurple · Yesterday 20:16

I would save some money up so that you can go on a day out with your DC.

Dippydoo999 · Yesterday 23:32

If it were me I would get something really indulgent every month that I would never normally buy. Maybe some Alain ducasse chocolate (£18 for 4 pieces) or swinging by a champagne bar for a glass when out shopping. Things that you would usually spend a fiver on but get the decadent version! You deserve some luxury!!

Proudestmumofone1 · Today 06:36

Surely a target practice customised with his face? With paint splats rather than guns, let’s keep it funny. Ah like pie face game from 2015!

sarahsunshine1 · Today 06:46

How are you winning exactly by buying something ridiculous with it? 2k isn't going to be worth much by the time you are 60. £5 is useless ..don't know how he got away with that or how you let him. That's even if he keeps it up. What a man. I wouldn't waste your time thinking much about it tbh.

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