AIBU to ask

[momneedscoffee]

This exactly.

AIBU to ask my ex for money to help buy stuff and prepare for our baby being born.

We split up due to finding my now ex partner being unfaithful. Iam now a single mum to 2 already children and a baby on the way.
He works full time and is back living with his parents.

Am I entitled to ask for some financial support?

It’s not unreasonable to ask for him for his contribution. But how he responds and what that means for the future are anyones guess. A lot depends on context and timing.

Money is important but ultimately can be resolved by the CMS. A equally important question is how do you both want to co parent. Mediation could help make life easier for your child and for you both.

Is this an urgent need for his contribution ? If not I meet lead with a request to talk about how you both manage this situation. Should he accept he is responsible, then he might also ask for a say in the budget.

Short answer...yes. The baby is his and he has to pay maintenance. Ditto for your children if he is their father..

He only has to pay CMS when the baby is born. Which leaves the mother out of pocket for the prep stuff. Which CMS doesn’t cover anyway.