in the state of texas, what is child support designated for? correct me if i'm wrong but currently i use child support for: rent, clothing, food/groceries, transportation, insurance premiums (that is written in our divorce decree) and toiletries-pull ups etc for my 3 year old. my ex husband has a new fiance and all the sudden after almost 2 years he has been asking if his child support is going to my child's college fund. i told him that i have an account for my son's college and told him he can open one as well. his response was "i already have, it's called child support". where does he get off assuming child support is for college savings? do any of you use it for that? i only get 460 a month and every penny is spent else where for my son. what do you think
2006-09-11 15:20:56 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
thanks so much for all the support!
2006-09-11 15:37:21 · update #1
You are correct. Child support is not to fund college but to help support in raising the child. Parts of it can go towards rent, clothing, food, and anything the child may need. Let him know what the child support is for. Show him your divorce decree. Stand your ground and let him know that his child support is not to fund college but support the child you have together. If he wants to help fund college. He needs to either open his own account for it, or give you more child support and saying anything over 460 is what that is designated for.
2006-09-11 15:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by titter_titters 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I use child support for the same things you are. A college fund? It would be nice to afford one, but being a single mom doesn't really give me too much of a cushion. Ask your ex this: if the money he is sending now is for college, can he start sending money for the here and now...What an idiot. Sorry but some men are so dense (he sounds just like my ex) I guess they figure these children will support themselves.
2006-09-11 16:44:42 · answer #2 · answered by azile_wehttam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your absolutely right. Child support is just that, support of your child, put a roof over his head, food in his mouth, clothes on his back. Your husband just has someone new in his life and he is trying to impress her, don't worry he'll get over it. I have been on both sides, so I know what I'm talking about. It would be different if you are buying your child, Doc Martins shoes, and highly priced designer clothes, b/c that would be a foolish way to spend the child support.
2006-09-11 15:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Child support is just for that reason...to support and care for your child. You're paying rent with it which gives him a place to live, clothes, groceries, etc. That's what it was meant for. I think you're doing fine right now with how you're using the support. If he wants to make sure his child gets extra money for college, then he had better start sending more money :) Good luck!
2006-09-11 15:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Child support should be used as the receiver of the child support sees fit. There are no “rules” that say it must be used for this or that. There are also no rules that say you ex husband can’t pay 100% of the college bill (above and beyond child support). What he can give has no upper limit.
2006-09-11 16:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by 75160 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a professional concerning this, but my sister in law (spouses sis) divorced about 4 years ago and the child support went for basic needs, when it came time for the girls to get their cars and college the parents each paid half. 50 / 50.
I suggest you contact your divorce lawyer, raising a child now a days is expensive....food,clothes, electric they use and everything else needed for the basics.
For him to just now start changing his tune is fishy I will give you that. (I don't know why some men do that when they start getting in a serious relationship...truly maddening...note I said some, my own brother being one ) Just keep your head on your shoulders and don't let him get to you, definitely consult your lawyer that handled your divorce.
2006-09-11 15:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by Hold em Rox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If child support was meant to fund college, shouldn't it last longer than the age of 18? Ask him that!!! He should put aside money just like you are.
2006-09-11 15:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by rockinout 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You obviously do the right thing. My ex , because hes still in college at 36 has had his leveled at $25 p/m (and hes in TX actually.) and he still bitches about maybe I dont spend it right.Many men have a hatred for paying their support, even though, whatever the circumstance is, they are 50% responsible. You sound like he's rattling you, don't let him.
2006-09-11 15:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by trishopesisters 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
child support is for just that , the support of the child. college funds are totally separate
2006-09-11 15:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by sindi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Review your final divorce papers, there is probably a paragraph dedicated to college funding as it is definately not part of c/s unless otherwise noted.
2006-09-11 16:40:22 · answer #10 · answered by Iggy5267 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋