Father Refuses To Pay Child Support for Ex-wife's Other Kids' College Funds

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A father has refused to pay child support for his ex-wife's other children, after saving a significant amount of money for his own children's future. The couple shares custody of their two children and have split the costs of everything. However, the father has saved a substantial amount of money for his children's future education or other expenses, while his ex-wife has remarried and has additional children to support.

When the father told his ex-wife about the money he had saved for their children, she asked him to pay child support so that she could save more money for her other children's futures. The father refused, stating that he only had a responsibility to his own children and that his ex-wife should accept her equal responsibility.

The situation has caused tension between the two, with the father turning to Reddit to ask if he was the asshole in this situation. Read on to see what Reddit users had to say.

Divorced dad won't pay for ex-wife's other kids' college tuition 💸

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Dad saves for his children's future but refuses to pay ex-wife's kids

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father defends decision to withhold child support for college funds.

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father refuses to pay for stepdaughter's college funds 🤔

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Community college was the most affordable option for their kids 😐

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father saves for own kids' college, refuses ex-wife's other kids. 💰

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father refuses to pay child support for ex-wife's other kids' college funds.

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father refuses to pay for ex-wife's other kids' college 🎓

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father refuses to pay for ex-wife's other kids' college funds 💰

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Am I the a**hole for not paying for ex's kids' college?

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Struggling father defends decision to not pay for stepchildren's education

no-environment4624 | no-environment4624

Father withholds college fund for ex-wife’s kids 🎓

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Father refuses to pay child support for ex-wife's other kids' college funds 🤔

A father who has saved a substantial amount for his own children's college funds is refusing to pay child support for his ex-wife's other children. The father and ex-wife share custody of their two children equally and do not pay child support as they split the costs of raising the children. However, the father has saved money over the years for his own children's college funds, which the ex-wife only recently found out about.

When she asked why he hadn't told her sooner, he replied that it wasn't her concern. The ex-wife and her husband then asked the father to pay child support so they could save more money for their other children's futures, but the father refused, stating that he only had a responsibility to his own children.

The situation has caused tension between the parents and the husband of the ex-wife has suggested splitting the money between all the children. The father stands firm and refuses to pay for his ex-wife's other children's college education.

Do you think he is in the wrong? Read on for comments and reactions.

Secure your kids' college funds from step/half siblings and greedy ex.

Ari_ofAthens | Ari_ofAthens

Stand your ground, NTA 🙌 Don't let them take advantage.

NameGoesHerePlease | NameGoesHerePlease

Commenters agree with NTA's disbelief at ex-wife's audacity.

RatioNo1114 | RatioNo1114

User questions why ex-wife's other kids should benefit. NTA.

SpeedBlitzX | SpeedBlitzX

No obligation to pay for ex-wife's other kids' college funds 🎓

4682458 | 4682458

Protecting your children's college funds from ex's manipulation. 👍

murphy2345678 | murphy2345678

Ex-wife's husband demands child support for his kids. NTA dad stands his ground.

AndOtherPlaces | AndOtherPlaces

Ex-wife's entitlement disgusts commenter, urging will creation.

EllieMacAus19 | EllieMacAus19

Stand your ground! NTA. Court is the way to go.

heliepoo2 | heliepoo2

Misunderstanding child support: more kids, more money misconception 😕

WorldCupEveryYear | WorldCupEveryYear

Protecting your kids' future education is top priority. 💪🏼

lianavan | lianavan

NTA. You're not responsible for their poor planning 🤷‍♂️

Asaneth | Asaneth

Protecting the innocent 🙏 NTA for safeguarding college funds.

Sweet-Salt-1630 | Sweet-Salt-1630

Blended family finances can be tricky. NTA for prioritizing own children 😊

GlumPie8709 | GlumPie8709

Protect your kids' college funds from your ex. NTA.

tsout003 | tsout003

Good dad refuses to pay ex-wife's kids' college funds. NTA.

CakePhool | CakePhool

Stand your ground OP! NTA. 💪

_Shybutterfly | _Shybutterfly

NTA. Ex-wife's other kids' college funds are not your responsibility 💰

Mr_Pink_Gold | Mr_Pink_Gold

Supporting your own kids is already enough, NTA 👏

nolechica | nolechica

Not responsible for ex-wife's other kids' college funds ✅

Nattodesu | Nattodesu

Ex-wife expects child support to fund other kids' college funds. NTA

Lucky_Ad_1115 | Lucky_Ad_1115

Ex-wife's college fund request backfires on her. 🤦‍♀️

Harmonic_Taurus4469 | Harmonic_Taurus4469

Creative idea to handle ex-wife's demand for child support.

Silver_Profession_44 | Silver_Profession_44

Not his obligation, not his problem 🙄

h4tdogchizdog | h4tdogchizdog

Not your responsibility 👍 NTA

Intelligent-Cash-975 | Intelligent-Cash-975

Ex-wife and her husband expect too much, NTA.

ImStealingTheTowels | ImStealingTheTowels

Support or not? Users debate on child's education funding

Outside_Frosting9957 | Outside_Frosting9957

Ex-wife's partner wants ex-husband's money for his own kids 🤦‍♂️

QutieLuvsQuails | QutieLuvsQuails

Protecting his kids' college fund from ex, NTA 🎓

Stolen_Showman | Stolen_Showman

NTA father refuses to pay ex-wife's other kids' college funds.

MrFlitter | MrFlitter

Ex-wife's unreasonable request for child support: NTA stance.

Kooky-Hotel-5632 | Kooky-Hotel-5632

NTA! 😤 Ex-wife and husband are the real a**holes here. 🙄

Charity-Admirable | Charity-Admirable

No obligation to pay for ex-wife's other kids' college 🎓✋

raq | raq

Fairness in custody means no child support to be paid 👍

mynamecouldbesam | mynamecouldbesam

Protect yourself, seek legal advice if in doubt! 👨‍⚖️

Mundane_Bike_912 | Mundane_Bike_912

Father stands his ground on child support for ex's new family 🤣

Parking-Row-3694 | Parking-Row-3694

Stand your ground. Have a college discussion with your oldest.

9smalltowngirl | 9smalltowngirl

Taking care of your own kids is enough, NTA 💪

RockRose14 | RockRose14

Dealing with baboonery: when crazy becomes normal 😜

UnpopularConclusion | UnpopularConclusion

Comparing child support to demanding McDonald's for all kids 🍔😂

Mathematicsduck | Mathematicsduck

Planning ahead for college funds, but are loans a better option?

Kooky-Hotel-5632 | Kooky-Hotel-5632

Supporting the ex's other kids' college? NTA, let's move on.

Thistles17 | Thistles17

Protect your children and their college funds. NTA 👍

Active-Tie4893 | Active-Tie4893

Debating financial responsibility for stepchildren. 🤔

Certain-Car-6474 | Certain-Car-6474

Not his kids, not his problem. 🤷‍♂️

tatasz | tatasz

Stand your ground 💪. Going through the court is the way!

jlb183 | jlb183

Clarification needed: Court order for custody/child support? 🤔

SoSleepySue | SoSleepySue

Agreeing with commenter - NTA in child support dispute 👍

Outside-Government74 | Outside-Government74

Taking care of your own kids is enough 😍

Consistent_Patient88 | Consistent_Patient88

50/50 custody means 50/50 responsibility. NTA 👍

Automatic_Western_50 | Automatic_Western_50

Stand your ground. Your money, your responsibility. 🙅‍♂️

FayraTES | FayraTES

Commenter defends father for not paying ex-wife's kids' college funds 💰

Its_Like_Whatever_OK | Its_Like_Whatever_OK

NTA. Your kids = Your responsibility. Their kids = their responsibility. 😤

Acrobatic-Donut8072 | Acrobatic-Donut8072

Ex-husband refuses to pay for wife's other kids' college funds 💰

Important_Park_7196 | Important_Park_7196

Responsibility of kids lies with parents, not ex-spouse. 💰

Faraway_Dreamer | Faraway_Dreamer

Parental responsibility or unfair financial burden? 🤔

stolethemorning | stolethemorning