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Dads that pay child support: how do you do it?
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:05 am
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:05 am
I’m going to have to think outside the box. Paying a mortgage by myself and forking over 20% of my net leaves me with little wiggle room. My lifestyle is already changing from a financial standpoint. The days of traveling and eating out are gone. I’m an OT poor for sure. I’m a teacher, but also do extracurriculars so my summer is about 6 weeks, not 12 as many on this board think.
I work many Saturdays and have practices daily, so I don’t really have time to pick up a second job. I might have to become my own version of antiquetiger.
I work many Saturdays and have practices daily, so I don’t really have time to pick up a second job. I might have to become my own version of antiquetiger.
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Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:06 am to TexasTiger08
Get a new wife to pay half the bills.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:07 am to TexasTiger08
What state are you in? I ask because in LA if your ex-wifes salary is commensurate with yours, you shouldn't pay that much.
In any case, you will figure it out. My advice is do not let the child support make you bitter. Hopefully your ex uses it for the needs of your child.
In any case, you will figure it out. My advice is do not let the child support make you bitter. Hopefully your ex uses it for the needs of your child.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:08 am to TexasTiger08
Well, you just said you don’t work for over a month out of the year. Figure out what to do during that time for $.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:08 am to terriblegreen
Never mind.... Texas Tiger. I assume you are in Texas.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:08 am to TexasTiger08
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The days of traveling and eating out are gone. I’m an OT poor for sure.
What kind of salary were you pulling down as a teacher to do all that and have a house note?
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:08 am to TexasTiger08
Just want to say I respect the openness you've had when it comes to your divorce and all that. Appreciate you sharing.
Hang in there. It will take a long time, a couple years at least, but you'll get there.
Hang in there. It will take a long time, a couple years at least, but you'll get there.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:10 am to TexasTiger08
It's tough. Definitley puts a toll on your financial stability and the lifestyle you were used to. You're paying an extra house note basically. However, its a small price to pay for happiness. I'm glad I didn't have to hear nagging and bitching 24/7 anymore. No money is worth living your life in misery. Hang in there bro. They eventually turn 18.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:10 am to TexasTiger08
The youth in the inter-city have some ideas for you. Just have to learn how to speak their language.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:12 am to CunningLinguist
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What kind of salary were you pulling down as a teacher to do all that and have a house note?
We didn’t have a child and had two incomes for mortgage and bills.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:12 am to TexasTiger08
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Paying a mortgage by myself and forking over 20% of my net leaves me with little wiggle room
Was she a bitch? Think of it as the cost of being free. Some days I break out a pad and pencil and see if it’s worth it.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:12 am to TexasTiger08
How are you the one paying support when you’re a teacher?
Do you need the same size house as you did before?
Do you need the same size house as you did before?
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:14 am to TexasTiger08
Back in 08 or 09 i got divorced and was paying alimony on top of 1100 a month for one kid. That was pretty high for 15 years ago. I was screwed for a few years but I made it work.
I got a roommate and started banging sloots for a few years until the alimony fell off, then I was good.
I got a roommate and started banging sloots for a few years until the alimony fell off, then I was good.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:14 am to TexasTiger08
People I know that went through this basically downsized everything. You start to figure out the difference between need and want pretty quickly. Or, you just go into insurmountable debt and keep living the life.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:15 am to TexasTiger08
Why are you paying for those children? Their baby-daddy should be kicking in, bigly.
ETA: Wait Downvote queers don't like jokes now?
ETA: Wait Downvote queers don't like jokes now?
This post was edited on 8/13/24 at 11:14 am
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:15 am to terriblegreen
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My advice is do not let the child support make you bitter.
It’s the amount you pay to not sleep in the same bed with her. I’d honestly pay double for that. It’s a bargain considering what you get
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:16 am to TexasTiger08
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6 weeks
That's cool I get about 4 weeks of PTO.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:16 am to Emteein
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People I know that went through this basically downsized everything.
Apartment/Condo living has its advantages. Your yard care budget goes to $0 and your home improvement budget is decreased to a minimum.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:19 am to TexasTiger08
My divorce was many years ago, and I thought that there was no way I could make it financially. As the months went by, I found I had plenty of money. Then it dawned on me just how much my ex was spending on total BS.
Posted on 8/13/24 at 8:19 am to Gaston
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How are you the one paying support when you’re a teacher?
Texas law is unkind
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