My sister was having trouble with her 16 year old son. She gets $188.50 in child support weekly
She asked for me take her son to live with us. He hasn't been a problem, He has been here almost a month now. Dont ya think She should give me some money for his stay? How can she cash the support check if he doesn't even live at home ? I beginning to feel used but I have really turned this kids life around and Do not want to punish My nephew for his mothers Greed.
2007-02-03 09:58:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You should've set boundaries up and made financial the main priority before you took your nephew in. You need to contact your former brother in-law and let him know that you are taking care of his child. Look out for the fireworks!!!!! Your sister should've been giving you the $188.50 weekly to help support the child she can't take care of!!!
Your sister is doing exactly what she wants. She is sherking her responsibilities as this childs MOM and is sherking her responsibilities to you financially. Look at it like this the longer you let your selfish self centered sister get away with this the longer she is going to continue taking $$$$ that should be sent to you.!!!!
Step up to the plate----and make yourself and presence known to your sister that you mean business -----Your nephew doesnt have to be in ear shot of anything. He's 16 years old and at 16 he has a mind of his own and eyes to see with he has figured out his MOM your sister is not in his best interests. That's why he's doing so well at your house.
2007-02-07 23:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by aunt_beeaa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would seem that your sister would offer the money without hesitation, and without you asking for it . but- since she didnt and doesnt,you should absolutely ask and expect all, or most of the support money. i dont know what kind of relationship you have with the father, but if you feel comfortable with him, it is not out of line to discuss the possibility of him sending the support check directly to you. what your sister is doing is wrong,and might even be illegal.if i were you, i would put the squeeze on her to help support her own son. dont give her a free ride with money that his father pays for the boys support. you are allowing mom to cheat her son .i dont think he should be sent back,.there should be ways to get her to turn over the money. i would keep a record of money spent, dates, conversations etc. just in case she needs to be taken to court one day. best wishes
2007-02-03 18:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by DEBI M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That 188.50 is now your child support you can go to court too.
2007-02-03 20:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by peg42857 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should tell her that you deserve at least some of the money since you are taking care of the child
2007-02-03 18:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by libragurl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she should be at least helping you with the groceries, but if telling her might compromise your nephew's well being i'd shush. eventually you'll get paid for your good deed, one way or the other.
2007-02-03 18:02:16 · answer #5 · answered by i say what i feel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES. SHE SHOULD GIVE YOU THE $. HAVE YOU MENTIONED IT TO HER? I WOULD ASK NICELY IF SHE FEELS THAT YOU DESIRVE IT. AFTER ALL IT IS FOR THE CARE OF HER SON. YOU COULD GO TO COURT LET A JUDGE DECIDE. IM SURE IT WOULD BE IN YOUR FAVOR.
2007-02-03 18:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by openminded 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope. you should talk to his mom and him and i doubt she would say no infrount of her child so keep him in the room!
2007-02-03 20:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by YourMainMan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋