So my 17 year old (18 in a month) has decided that he doesn't like our rules and that his moms house is the better option to live at. To be honest I would too if there are no expectations. We want him with us but not at the cost of breaking up the rest of us with the fighting and arguing.
His mother and I have always had a 50/50 split. Since he has left (she says he was kicked out) she is now asking for an increase in child support. She would like the monthly rate tripled since he is no longer here.
I get that there are support guidelines to follow but he left on his own. The door is open for him to return at anytime but not without following the house rules.
Do I have any rights to hold back additional support? I have made it very clear if he needs something he just needs to call and ask. I don't want to just write a cheque each month without being actively involved.
He also refuses to look for a job. He has graduated but is happy volunteering for free occasionally. So far he hasn't handed in one application to try and seek employment.
Thanks in advance!
His mother and I have always had a 50/50 split. Since he has left (she says he was kicked out) she is now asking for an increase in child support. She would like the monthly rate tripled since he is no longer here.
I get that there are support guidelines to follow but he left on his own. The door is open for him to return at anytime but not without following the house rules.
Do I have any rights to hold back additional support? I have made it very clear if he needs something he just needs to call and ask. I don't want to just write a cheque each month without being actively involved.
He also refuses to look for a job. He has graduated but is happy volunteering for free occasionally. So far he hasn't handed in one application to try and seek employment.
Thanks in advance!
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