Ballet Party Supplies

I'm curious to know how many single fathers out there not only to pay child support, but also help other expenses such as sports, dance wear, club fees for these sports shoes and clothes for the school. my ex is just now buying things for children, but as a package of underwear and equipment for their birthday. And it wont let them take these things home. I asked him to help the extras he said that he pays child support and that is enough. it is support, to support these young people into the base. extras, is extra. think he pays about $ 500 per month in support (not the actual amount, just an example) and which is "share". MATCH and I that in addition to providing shelter, clothing, electricity, water, medicines, school supplies, birthday parties, ballet lessons, karate lessons, ballet costumes, karate uniforms, new shoes every 6 month ... the list is long! and we are "co" parents "?!? i raise our children, "custody" a weekend. Is this normal behavior Dad single?

I answer a bit late, given your other comments and did not read all the responses of others, but to give you my opinion, is it really that the behavior between the sexes is not an individual, and indeed, many non-custodial parent participation, both physically and financially dependent on their situation. I know that many non-custodial parents who insist they will pay child support and not a penny more. I also know that these parents have remarried and their current spouse has a lot to do with this opinion. I also know that many non-custodial parents who go beyond, because it is about children, as it should. I think it is not just a blanket answer, and sometimes you just need to not worry about what or why he does what he does, but as regards its position and work around her. Good luck!

Child support is not sufficient by itself, you need money too, which means you need a job.

Unfortunately, many fathers are like that. This is why it is so important for people to date for a long period before marriage and then wait a bit before having children. Too many people coming together and have children too soon and they did not even know. Then they act surprised when they separate and find themselves on the arms. Look deep before you start! Then our children will be better off.

I am a stepmother, my husband pays child support. But I think that the support alone is not sufficient. I think it is fair to pay half of any additional expenses as well. (As long as this is possible) Child support is only for food and shelter a child. And this is not enough. But if that's all you can afford then that's all you can support. But if one parent is working and having a baby, they need to care for children and is an added expense. And if a child wants to do extracurricular activities, so I think it's both parents who need help and participate. But yes, my husband pays. But it is all about how parents are involved. Most fathers will not pay extra if it is several orders. check the divorce papers. It can be ordered!

In fact, some single mothers are not even as lucky as you are. My father never paid child support and the loss of visitation rights when I was ten. No, it is not enough, but having no father is better than having a father loses. I'm sorry for what some losers have told others about your parenting ... do your best and be happy with what you have. The most important thing you can give your children is your love. If their father is not the same as your children will be less well off, but unfortunately we live in a world that can not handle this type of thing. I agree, it is not enough. But what do you do about it?

Most of them feel like the child support is sufficient. I know exactly what you are going through. I'll go there and b.