Split from ex when DS was 6 months old. He is now 3.5. Ex was abusive emotionally and financially. He's just not a nice person and I see through him when he tries to act nice.
He pays me maintenance so can't complain as alot of women don't even get that. However today we had a conversation about him helping when DS is ill and can't go to nursery. My son has health issues. So far it's me who takes the days off work to look after him which I don't get paid for. This month so far is 2 days I've had to take and that a big dent in my money.
Ex told me today he has got a promotion and so therefore can't take days off. He also lives rent free atm and told me yesterday he purchased a collectable that he can sell on. Which I know these make a huge profit like 300 to 400. So he has all this money yet I struggle and take time off work and take the financial hit.
I don't know his exact income figure but going by what I roughly think it is he is underpaying me on maintenance.
What do I do? Ask for more? Ask how much he now gets paid?
Do nothing and keep the peace?
I could cry out of anger and frustration because it's just not fair. He has a comfortable life witg money and in constantly worrying about making ends meet.