So I was talking to a friend of mine from years ago who is struggling currently.
Couple have been separated for 2 years almost. No formal agreement in place
He makes $105 she makes $80 there’s two children with shared custody. They got along fine until he got a new GF who also makes $100k and for whatever reason he’s now become totally different.
During the school year they do a 2 days a week and every other weekend schedule. But for the summer because he didn’t want to continue that (basically because of child care issues and a drive)
They do a week on week off
He enrolled the children in day camps (week long) all summer long on his weeks (basically acting as his daycare) and wants her to pay her proportion of the expenses. Even tho he never asked prior consent just did it?
This is why he does the camps, so someone can watch the children while he works basically. This is why he didn’t want them in day care for the summer because their daycare is where they live (40min away) and he doesn’t want to drive there daily I’m assuming. Twice a day to boot.
He moved away (30-40min) after they split so I told her it’s his responsibility to pick up and drop off.. at some point she agreed to be amicable and meet half way..
I’m curious, if on his WEEKS if she would be required to pay her portion? And should he have asked before enrolling? Because it is clearly for daycare reasons.
I also wonder... is every week in a camp excessive? I think it is. 2-3 summer camps is reasonable in my mind[emoji2369]
I told her that’s a tough call. Even if the kids were still in day care you would be paying your share for that. So either way you’re both paying one way or another he’s just being a dick.
I suggested she tell him fine I will help pay for camps on your weeks but I will no longer drive halfway, you can pick up and drop off weekly since you moved away,
So that’s the second question. Can she actually do that?
She says her lawyer is not helpful at all and just says give him whatever he wants it’s better than court. Which, obviously anything is better than court. But I feel you should stand your ground if you have to stand on.
That’s why I told her it’s tricky as sec 7 isn’t all black and white its very grey
AMY info and links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Phats
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Couple have been separated for 2 years almost. No formal agreement in place
He makes $105 she makes $80 there’s two children with shared custody. They got along fine until he got a new GF who also makes $100k and for whatever reason he’s now become totally different.
During the school year they do a 2 days a week and every other weekend schedule. But for the summer because he didn’t want to continue that (basically because of child care issues and a drive)
They do a week on week off
He enrolled the children in day camps (week long) all summer long on his weeks (basically acting as his daycare) and wants her to pay her proportion of the expenses. Even tho he never asked prior consent just did it?
This is why he does the camps, so someone can watch the children while he works basically. This is why he didn’t want them in day care for the summer because their daycare is where they live (40min away) and he doesn’t want to drive there daily I’m assuming. Twice a day to boot.
He moved away (30-40min) after they split so I told her it’s his responsibility to pick up and drop off.. at some point she agreed to be amicable and meet half way..
I’m curious, if on his WEEKS if she would be required to pay her portion? And should he have asked before enrolling? Because it is clearly for daycare reasons.
I also wonder... is every week in a camp excessive? I think it is. 2-3 summer camps is reasonable in my mind[emoji2369]
I told her that’s a tough call. Even if the kids were still in day care you would be paying your share for that. So either way you’re both paying one way or another he’s just being a dick.
I suggested she tell him fine I will help pay for camps on your weeks but I will no longer drive halfway, you can pick up and drop off weekly since you moved away,
So that’s the second question. Can she actually do that?
She says her lawyer is not helpful at all and just says give him whatever he wants it’s better than court. Which, obviously anything is better than court. But I feel you should stand your ground if you have to stand on.
That’s why I told her it’s tricky as sec 7 isn’t all black and white its very grey
AMY info and links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Phats
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