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Mansart292

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I have yet to hear back regarding my child suppport question, posted 10/17/08. Do you need more detail ? Original posting is below>

Is there a guideline that specifically addresses "what's covered" by Child support money.

I have physical custody of my two children. Child support payments are deducted directly from their father's (my ex-husband) paycheck. My exhusband is constantly sending our children to me for money for things that occur during his custodial time, whether it be to go to a show or for an ice cream, even for payment of allowance for chores done at his home while the kids are in his care. Any time they ask to do something he tells them to see me because he 'pays child support'. He has been reprimanded by the court in the past for discussing the details of child support with our children, but they are getting older and telling them 'this is grown-up stuff' doesn't work anymore. Just a few minutes ago he told them to look it (Child Support) up on the internet and ask me to see a check ! He tells the kids that Child support is for 'everything' and he considers it a 'pool of money' from which we each sould be able to draw from for their needs. I am exasperated.

 
 
 
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Submitted 53 days ago...

Mtnrescue

Mtnrescue

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Well, child support is not a well for your both to draw from. Child support is there to ensure that there is an equitable split of costs associated with the upbringing of the kids and they have at least a somewhat similar lifestyle in both households. The money he pays you is not for him to "dip into" when the kids are at his house.

His behavior is inappropriate and damaging to the kids. You should log all of these incidents and you should draft a letter, via your attorney, that if he does not cease, you will have no choice but to file for full custody. It appears he won't listen to the court, but perhaps you should take him back.

Good luck with this.

 
 

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