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Old 08-19-2008, 07:17 PM   #23
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I read this and wondered if there is something we don't know, if maybe he told his ex-wife he would always be her father no matter what? Maybe he refused to pay more because he knew his ex-wife didn't need it. I have seen that happen many times. It sucks these things always come down to money. I have been on all sides of divorce and child support at this point, no matter what side you're on it sucks. It sucks being the kid knowing your dad can't pay child support cause he's an alcoholic, it sucked knowing my mom didn't need it but still wanted it (she never took visitation from him though), now my boyfriend pays child support to his ex. They have shared custody and his grandmother watches their son 5 days a week all year. His son is at his mothers house 1 day more than he is here. He still gives him a roof over his head, his own room, clothes and food. It's not like you can only pay for those things only 3 days a week. It's so hard to say what right and wrong. But my opinon is if he acted like her father for 13 years why stop now, its only money.
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