OK, I am normally pretty good at figuring out things, but this is one that I have been questioning for some time.
Background:
My ex and I make the virtually the same amount ~$65k. She may make a touch more then me, but we've never exchanged NOA's, so I am not sure how much. It's never really been an issue for me. I am honest to my ex about my income and let her know of all raises as soon as I get them and adjust c/s accordingly.
I pay almost $600 a month in c/s.
D7 is in competitive dance which costs $200 per month, plus extras like 3 pairs of shoes, a mandatory jacket, tourney fees etc.
My ex requests reimbursement on all things dance related. The mandatory jacket was $120, my half is $60. Tourney fees were $126, I pay $63. Shoes, tights, body suits etc all came to over $200.
IMO, the monthly $200, the tourney fees and costumes would all be s7, as they add up. But a one time fee for the jacket, likely isn't, but in order to help maintain the peace, I pay.
I may be in line for a new job. This job will pay $80k+. My c/s will jump from just under $600 to over $725 (for 1 child). Our combined incomes will be close to $150k. I figure at that level things like the jacket, clothes etc would be covered under c/s (but not the $100 monthly fee or costumes).
My ex normally does all the shopping at one time and gives me a bill for my half at around $200, which I pay. But if I get the new job, I feel like c/s would likely be enough to cover these odd expenses even if they are a couple hundred $$.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Background:
My ex and I make the virtually the same amount ~$65k. She may make a touch more then me, but we've never exchanged NOA's, so I am not sure how much. It's never really been an issue for me. I am honest to my ex about my income and let her know of all raises as soon as I get them and adjust c/s accordingly.
I pay almost $600 a month in c/s.
D7 is in competitive dance which costs $200 per month, plus extras like 3 pairs of shoes, a mandatory jacket, tourney fees etc.
My ex requests reimbursement on all things dance related. The mandatory jacket was $120, my half is $60. Tourney fees were $126, I pay $63. Shoes, tights, body suits etc all came to over $200.
IMO, the monthly $200, the tourney fees and costumes would all be s7, as they add up. But a one time fee for the jacket, likely isn't, but in order to help maintain the peace, I pay.
I may be in line for a new job. This job will pay $80k+. My c/s will jump from just under $600 to over $725 (for 1 child). Our combined incomes will be close to $150k. I figure at that level things like the jacket, clothes etc would be covered under c/s (but not the $100 monthly fee or costumes).
My ex normally does all the shopping at one time and gives me a bill for my half at around $200, which I pay. But if I get the new job, I feel like c/s would likely be enough to cover these odd expenses even if they are a couple hundred $$.
Thoughts? Opinions?
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