Hi,
I am new to mumsnet but need some advice. My ex husband and I have been split up and divorced for a number of years (6 and a half) we have a child together. Our son lives with me and goes to his dads 2 nights a week which is great I have never stopped him from being a dad / father. I have always worked full time and supported my son and myself. My ex husband has never paid maintenance for his son. He is self employed and his business has grown and grown. He declares a very low income to pay less tax and has told me if I ever tried to claim through csa I wouldn't get a penny and he would reduce his earnings to hmrc. I know he's earning a lot he's in a cash business. And as I said his business is growing a lot! He has 4 people who work for him all earning cash in hand. Anyway....he pays nothing towards our son. Well I apologise he pays £10 a week for his school dinners. But that's it. I've asked him to contribute to something else for our son and he's said no. He is now re married and she has a child (not his) that lives with them. I'm feeling a bit unhappy he isn't willing to pay anything extra considering I've never asked and he's never paid maintenance. For over 6 years this has been like this and I am now sick of it. I'm supporting out child alone. And it isn't fair. What should I do? Please help. And thanks for reading.