If you continue providing the STBX with benefits then this is actually a form of spousal support. You would be admitting some level of entitlement.
I suspect the stbx's lawyer is trying to persuade you to do this so that there is a better chance for spousal support.
You are under no obligation to support your ex in any way, unless and until they prove entitlement to support. Be very careful about agreeing to pay any of your ex's personal expenses.
If you are willing to accept a role of in loco parentis, then by all means keep the child on the benefits. If you are fulfilling this role than you should also have access visits. If the child doesn't agree with this, then it's hard to argue that you are seen as a parental figure. Don't be harsh, but feel this out and think it over.
I suspect the stbx's lawyer is trying to persuade you to do this so that there is a better chance for spousal support.
You are under no obligation to support your ex in any way, unless and until they prove entitlement to support. Be very careful about agreeing to pay any of your ex's personal expenses.
If you are willing to accept a role of in loco parentis, then by all means keep the child on the benefits. If you are fulfilling this role than you should also have access visits. If the child doesn't agree with this, then it's hard to argue that you are seen as a parental figure. Don't be harsh, but feel this out and think it over.
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