I have been divorced for 15 years, 2 kids in university, 1 abroad. Agreement is 75/25 split on all post secondary education and $1200 month CS. Recently I agreed to no child support for 1 child who is abroad as costs for education are higher and l now split all his living expenses 50/50. 2nd child now in Uni, ex paying 75 tuition, 50% residence. Nothing towards setup costs. Ex now claims he can't afford any child support. Self employed. Over last few years claiming business terrible (which I can see) and has no income. He does however have 2 large houses, luxury vehicles, boat, toys, vacations and RRSP contributions. Total net worth (have no idea but has made millions)
I advised my ex that the $600 a month child support was non-negotiable as I have to maintain a home for the two kids and send extra money to them for personal needs. He says he's not paying for my house as he has two houses to support and is broke, take him to court... My defense is why should I go into debt to ease his financial obligations. (never asked for a CS increase in 15 years, nor offered one) I should mention we have always split the childrens extra cirricular activities and the kids have had/have a privledged lifestyle.
As he is self employed and can probably show a dramatic decrease in income what are my chances of getting child support, what will be my approx. legal costs to challenge and am I opening myself up for him to challenge post secondary obligations? Feel I have already made numerous concessions to our agreement to the tune of roughly 10k a year
Thank you for your advise in advance.
Desperately seeking an amicable solution.
I advised my ex that the $600 a month child support was non-negotiable as I have to maintain a home for the two kids and send extra money to them for personal needs. He says he's not paying for my house as he has two houses to support and is broke, take him to court... My defense is why should I go into debt to ease his financial obligations. (never asked for a CS increase in 15 years, nor offered one) I should mention we have always split the childrens extra cirricular activities and the kids have had/have a privledged lifestyle.
As he is self employed and can probably show a dramatic decrease in income what are my chances of getting child support, what will be my approx. legal costs to challenge and am I opening myself up for him to challenge post secondary obligations? Feel I have already made numerous concessions to our agreement to the tune of roughly 10k a year
Thank you for your advise in advance.
Desperately seeking an amicable solution.
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