Maintenance - tricky one

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My exH was involved in an accident some months ago and has experienced serious injuries. Up until now he has contributed regularly to the upbringing of our children.

Understandably, without an income (he says he is now on SSP only) he cannot afford to continue our payments and he has been unclear about what contribution he is going to make.

I feel desperately sorry for him but equally I feel very strongly he should continue to contribute something.

I don't actually know what to do. He has assured me that money has been transferred (I have not received it) but I don't want to cause him any additional stress. However I do have bills to pay and our DCs are not getting any cheaper.

They are with me 100% of the time.

Any ideas about how I might approach this will be gratefully received.

She said he contributed financially but they were with her 100% of the time.

Daft question but are you totally sure he isn't back at work. (I know someone who pretended not to be back to avoid restarting maintenance).

He's an arse - course he will have some idea of compensation due - he should be communicating with you.

Assuming there is compensation due.

He's definitely not in work. He isn't an asshole either; it's a very difficult and sad situation.

I'm sorry to be vague but I don't want to give too many details away because they are so identifiable.

Anyway, it transpires the money has appeared this month (I didn't get it in July and it was weeks late in August.) I shall have to assume, after what he has said to me, that this is the last month.

Well atleast he's given you this month I'm sure he doesn't want to be in the same situation as he was in. Also does he have access but the DC live with you?