not sure if this is the right thread but wanted to know what child maintenance is supposed to be for. My exh pays around £400 a month for 2 dc. He has told them he pays me this and that if they need money (they are teens so always need money) then this should be used as is enough for everything they need.
So my 14 year old has asked me what i spend it on and can she have her half.
They think they are hard done by because they need to earn their extra money (cleaning and chores at home or get a part time job around school etc) they don’t think they should help or have to work because their dad pays me and that they should have that.
I work part time but earn very well and have no money worries but I also don’t think they should get the maintenance.