Alimony is wrong?

souggy said:
He did pay child support... in form of savings bonds... that wouldn't mature until I was 18. Apparently legal. Separate issue from child support.
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Yes that would be legal as would setting up a trust fund until you were 18. I misunderstood your post. I meant only that she can not sign away his obligation to pay.
 
jinxedkitten said:
My divorce will be finalized in June and I did not request alimony nor child support.

We both have joint custody :)

My two cents:

I know most human beings (regardless of age, parental/marital status, gender, etc) will be able to find a job position that can support their new living situation if the motivation is present. Speaking of which, I'm gearing up for a phase 2 job interview tomorrow *wish me luck!*

Regarding alimony, I decided to go through with the divorce... which means I also decided to leave him out of my life once and for all. I don't need him to be paying for my bills, if that was my ulterior motive then I would simply stay in the marriage and turn a blind eye to his eh.. " wandering habits" :)

I am in favor of child support if the fella decides to magically disappear and the family is in dire need of financial assistance.
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It would be nice if most divorces in America end amicably like that but sadly no.... it kills me to hear about children being in middle of it
 
Jiro said:
It would be nice if most divorces in America end amicably like that but sadly no.... it kills me to hear about children being in middle of it
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That's why I think we need to be a role model to the children, show that we can adapt and overcome all odds.

Children can sense stress from their parents, especially financial distress.

I am spending my efforts rebuilding my life instead of trying to salvage junk from my old life, it's quite productive and I'm smiling on a daily basis.
 
jinxedkitten said:
That's why I think we need to be a role model to the children, show that we can adapt and overcome all odds.

Children can sense stress from their parents, especially financial distress.

I am spending my efforts rebuilding my life instead of trying to salvage junk from my old life, it's quite productive and I'm smiling on a daily basis.
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