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Differences in salary

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user1469990255 · 12/01/2024 21:33

Hi everyone, yet another post from me.
my STBXH and I have very different salaries. This obviously wasn’t an issue when we were together, but he earns an awful lot more than me. I’ve gone FT since separating so I’m in a better position when we both buy our new homes. But I’m worried the children would prefer to spend time with him because they’ll have nicer things. STBXH drives a top of the range car and I’ll be driving a little run around, he can afford a much bigger house, probably nicer holidays. He’ll probably have a two person income if he moves in with OW whilst I’ll have a single income. Don’t get me wrong, working FT I’m on a nice income for a single person but still under half what he earns.
my question is, do your kids notice the difference if there is a big income difference? I have the kids 70% so he pays maintenance so I buy all the children’s stuff, clothes, shoes, hobbies etc.

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Tosca23 · 12/01/2024 21:48

If you are on a lesser income and have the kids more, you will most likely get a higher equity split.

imo kids care about love and experiences most and quality time with their parent(s). Both of which can be created without loads of money, although money can help with experiences of course.

Money can’t buy love, not for most people so don’t see it as a comparison or competition. Let them enjoy the best of what both parties have to offer.

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