I hope that the non-custodial parents (those who have access to their child(ren) every-second-weekend and 50% of holidays) can help me with this.
My stepson is a resident in our home every-second-weekend and 50% of holidays. We have provided him with all the necessities that he could possibly require if he were living with us full time. This includes a fully furnished room with toys, educational supplies, books; a complete wardrobe with clothing for all seasons and activites; sporting equipment; personal hygiene products; nutritious child friendly meals; daycamps and extracurricular activities; etc. And we have done all this on top of regular child support payments, believing that it would be best for the child to feel "at home" in our home and not have to pack numerous outfits, clothing for special activities, toys, books, personal hygiene products, etc., for every visit, and sleep on the couch during the times he is with us.
Recently, we have been arguing with the bio-mom about finances and mentioned to her that we provide the same things that she provides, and we do so without financial assistance while she receives child support which greatly assists her in providing these same things in her home. She indicated that this is not "common practice" for non-custodial parents and that it is our choice to provide these things and incur the expenses associated with them.
So this brings me to ask the question: What is the "common practice" of non-custodial parents in regards to their child(ren)'s living arrangements at their home?
Any sharing of practices or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
My stepson is a resident in our home every-second-weekend and 50% of holidays. We have provided him with all the necessities that he could possibly require if he were living with us full time. This includes a fully furnished room with toys, educational supplies, books; a complete wardrobe with clothing for all seasons and activites; sporting equipment; personal hygiene products; nutritious child friendly meals; daycamps and extracurricular activities; etc. And we have done all this on top of regular child support payments, believing that it would be best for the child to feel "at home" in our home and not have to pack numerous outfits, clothing for special activities, toys, books, personal hygiene products, etc., for every visit, and sleep on the couch during the times he is with us.
Recently, we have been arguing with the bio-mom about finances and mentioned to her that we provide the same things that she provides, and we do so without financial assistance while she receives child support which greatly assists her in providing these same things in her home. She indicated that this is not "common practice" for non-custodial parents and that it is our choice to provide these things and incur the expenses associated with them.
So this brings me to ask the question: What is the "common practice" of non-custodial parents in regards to their child(ren)'s living arrangements at their home?
Any sharing of practices or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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