Ok. Here's the deal. I'm 18 and in college. My mom and bioligical dad are divorced, so me and my sister get child support, which is supposed to be used for us. Shouldn't the things it is used for include education. Instead my mom and my stepdad are using it for general needs rather than specific needs/ wants for my sister and me.
My parents don't want to have to pay for anything beyond my tuition. I spent all of my state scholarship money on my books. Now I have to spend my own on a calculator and one more textbook. I have to foot the bill and I don't have money. I have needed these things since the end of August (when school started again) but they won't pay for it. So is it a sort of neglect or misappropriation of funds. I don't know which one, but neither smells good.
2006-10-05 04:25:34 · 9 answers · asked by craftykid22 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Even though I need these two items, I'm not going to report my mom, but I want to talk to her. Just wondering if I had a reasonable argument. I'm also applying for a job at my school.
2006-10-05 04:33:07 · update #1
Also, in Georgia, child support doesn't stop when you're 18 and in college--which is why I was thinking some of the money should be used for the institution that is helping me to keep receiving the money.
2006-10-05 04:35:18 · update #2
You sound selfish. Child support never covers the expense of raising children. I'm guessing your Mom made a lot of sacrifices for you and your sister to keep you in clothes, fed and a roof over your head, helping you to get to college. You're 18 - time to start working on being independent. Get a job, get a scholarship, get off the computer and make some money.
"Abuse" is not a work to toss around lightly.
2006-10-05 04:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tad Dubious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live at home? If you do then your mom has every right to spend the funds on food, clothing, etc. If not then it could very well be called misappropriation of funds, but you would have to go to court and prove that the funds are not being used properly. Besides I thought child support stopped when the child reached 18. Food for thought.
2006-10-05 11:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by bvml 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child support money is intended just for that. To support the children caught up in a divorce. If your mom and stepdad are using it for ANYTHING other then for your own care then they are indeed neglecting your needs. I can't recommend any course of action to take to right this wrong but i would at least call your dad if you can and tell him how they are spending it.
2006-10-05 11:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by csar3742 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't neglect. As long as they are providing you food, shelter, paying your tuition, which by the way, they do not HAVE to, it is in NO way neglect. You are 18. In the eyes of the law, you are grown and their financial obligation to you is OVER. Be glad they are paying your tuition. get a part time job to pay for what else you fell you need. And NO, I am not old, and I am a mother. When my child is 18 I will tell her the same.
2006-10-05 11:32:42 · answer #4 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support is to pay for the needs of the child. Is she spending it on your food, shelter and clothes that you need? If she is not spending it on you, then you are right you should get it. In some states, you have to check with your courthouse, at 18 the child support can get sent directly to you. Check it out..
2006-10-05 11:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by katbeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to speak to your financial guidance counselor for you and your sister. The counselor will know who to contact in order to have funds distributed from your biological father's child support into an account of your own and your sister's. I know you might not like ratting your mother and your step dad out, but in order for you to be comfortable and have the appropriate supplies that you need for school, you're just going to have to go reach out and tell someone. Otherwise, you'll just be walking around feeling this anger inside and then it will affect your school concentration. Do it! Stand up for what rightfully belongs to you and your sister!
2006-10-05 11:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its neglect. Your mom should be using some of the money for your education...for sure. Thats what its spose to be used for...the kids. You could tell your mom that youll report her if she doesnt help you. She'll be mad, but it may work in your favor.
2006-10-05 11:29:39 · answer #7 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU SHOULD EXPLAIN THE SITUATION TO YOUR DAD AND MAYBE HE CAN GET THE CHECKS TO COME IN YOUR NAME SINCE YOU ARE 18
2006-10-05 11:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by <<SEXY MOMMA>> 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just sounds like your a little bit intelligent than them and you just have to understand you wont change them..........good luck
2006-10-05 11:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋