Hello
I'm trying to determine what would be grounds for wilful underemployment. My ex only worked part time when we were married, her choice. We had a daughter at home so it made sense. However it was always a touchy subject as we couldn't afford living on my salary alone and the little money she did she spend right away. We have been separated for almost a year and a half, soon to be divorced and have a signed separation agreement with joint parenting. We share all costs for our 2 kids and I give her child support and spousal support at the moment.
She finally got a full time job about 8 months ago but it is at minimum wage with no vacation or sick time paid. She has a college diploma (which I paid most of) so I don't understand how this job can be the best she can find. She's been saying 5 months that she is looking for better but so far she has remained at her current work.
I am wondering if I can do anything to encourage her to seek more income as for now, she is at the lowest range in the Guidelines and therefore I pay a lot of child support. I find it unfair as I have the kids at my home half the time and I have my own expense to pay too.
One thing I have in writing from her in an email in which she says she doesn't want to increase her income as it will mean getting less money from me and from CCTB.... to me that means she understands and is willingly being underemployed.
Her boyfriend is now moving in with her and it is making me more annoyed as I predict her willingness to increase her income will probably stop since she will have another source of income to supplement hers.
Wondering what can be done... anyone with knowledge about this I would love to hear it!
thanks!
I'm trying to determine what would be grounds for wilful underemployment. My ex only worked part time when we were married, her choice. We had a daughter at home so it made sense. However it was always a touchy subject as we couldn't afford living on my salary alone and the little money she did she spend right away. We have been separated for almost a year and a half, soon to be divorced and have a signed separation agreement with joint parenting. We share all costs for our 2 kids and I give her child support and spousal support at the moment.
She finally got a full time job about 8 months ago but it is at minimum wage with no vacation or sick time paid. She has a college diploma (which I paid most of) so I don't understand how this job can be the best she can find. She's been saying 5 months that she is looking for better but so far she has remained at her current work.
I am wondering if I can do anything to encourage her to seek more income as for now, she is at the lowest range in the Guidelines and therefore I pay a lot of child support. I find it unfair as I have the kids at my home half the time and I have my own expense to pay too.
One thing I have in writing from her in an email in which she says she doesn't want to increase her income as it will mean getting less money from me and from CCTB.... to me that means she understands and is willingly being underemployed.
Her boyfriend is now moving in with her and it is making me more annoyed as I predict her willingness to increase her income will probably stop since she will have another source of income to supplement hers.
Wondering what can be done... anyone with knowledge about this I would love to hear it!
thanks!
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