What type of father refuses to help support his son? (6yrs). I have informed him of his sons need for braces in future. He said "no" to helping to pay for them. Recently, I asked if he could pay half of the costs for his glasses. He said "no".
I am just so freaking angry right now. I work and raise his son, I don't ask for anything unless it's a extra medical cost. We both agreed (even put it on the divorce papers) that we would share any unforeseen medical expenses.. But he has turned his back on his son and he is actually smug about it. We have no court order and dispute resolution did not work.
I will say....he does pay child support usually but is currently behind. He has his son 2 nights a fortnight, (his choice and he lives 15min away) and only rings once a fortnight. But literally... that is it!! I am a minimum wage earner and he makes $35000 more than I do. I am at a loss. Why? I just don't understand... It's his son..
I don't know what to do..
So freaking angry... Douchebag dad!!
So freaking angry... Douchebag dad!!
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It really is the age old argument, after child support is payed will there be extra money on top of that to help with costs! It sucks but legally no he doesn't have to pay more IF he is paying his child support unless it is in a court order. I know how you feel but as long as he is paying what he is suppose to legally there is nothing you can do. But if is behind on his payments he needs to fix that up ASAP!!!
Actually he does have to pay half for braces (other $$$ medical expenses). Contact CSA they will be able to advise you further. Been there, done that and he most definitely had to pay half.
It's his way of punishing you. Or making you pay in some way. He is showing his "power". Pretty clever taking it out on the kid huh?