Dad Cuts the Financial Cord: Fair Move or Family Feud Ignited?

Imagine this: you’ve been the rock-solid provider for years, never missing a beat when it comes to supporting your kids. But what happens when those kids aren’t exactly ‘kids’ anymore? One dad’s decision to stop child support payments to his ex-wife for their adult children has set the internet ablaze with opinions. Both daughters are college students and adults by law, so he’s taken a stand – but not without backlash. Dive into the drama and decide for yourself: is dad in the right, or has he crossed a line? ‍♂️

15 Years Post-Divorce: A Father’s Tale

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College Hustle: Daughters’ Drive & Dedication

The Financial Struggle: A Dad’s Burden

Never Missing a Beat: The Reliable Provider

Distance Doesn’t Matter: Dad’s Dedication

The Law is the Law: Support Stopped by State Standards

Extra Mile Dad: Three Bonus Years of Support ‍♂️

Plot Twist: Ex-Wife’s Furious Financial Fiasco

Decree Details: No College Costs Clause ✂️

Father’s Pledge: Supporting the Girls, Not the Ex ‍ ‍

Direct Dealings: Dad’s New Support Strategy

Ex’s Claims vs. Girls’ Assurance: The Financial Face-off

Frustrated Father: Seeking Fairness in Finances ‍♂️

Family Finances: When Dad’s Wallet Closes, the Drama Opens

In a world where every penny counts, one dad’s decision to redirect his financial support has everyone talking. After years of dutifully fulfilling his obligations, he’s chosen to empower his adult daughters by dealing with them directly, bypassing the ex-wife’s bank account. It’s a bold move that’s sparked more than just a debate – it’s a full-blown domestic drama. The daughters seem to be on board, but the ex? Not so much. It’s a tale of independence, responsibility, and the eternal question of what it means to truly support one’s children. As the dust settles, we’re all left to ponder: is this dad the hero of his own story, or the villain in his ex-wife’s? Now, let’s dive into the whirlwind of opinions swirling around this family saga. ️

Taking a stand against ex’s entitlement
NTA for sure!

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Ex-wife’s confusion sparks debate on child support vs. alimony.

Cutting the financial cord: NTA, not the ATM

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Cutting financial ties: justified move or family fireworks?

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Debating the true purpose of child support payments

to support or equalize?

tensions rise!

ta**hole exes

taking advantage

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Ex-wife’s greed exposed! Dad’s not the a**hole for cutting support

due to ex’s misuse.

talk about a financial feud!

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Mom’s money ran dry, but now she has to provide for herself

too.

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Parenting win! Kids appreciate your care. NTA all the way
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Cutting financial ties with ex, kids happy, mom trying advantage
of you
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dad-mom dynamics
dad-mom dynamics

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Defending dad’s financial decision sparks heated back-and-forth

tone

Mom’s dependency on dad’s money sparks NTA comment

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Ex-wife’s opinion shouldn’t hold you back. Others agree, move on!

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Being the bigger person and helping your girls?

taking gratification

to diplomatically refer to myself as having an overdeveloped sense of justice

totally NTA

totally NTA

totally NTA

totally NTA

totally NTA

totally NTA

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Debating if ex is obligated to financially support adult kids

to maintain a house large enough for the two additional adults

to keep their things, then it’s reasonable to want some help

He said that the girls pay for themselves, which is odd.

I feel like there’s information missing

to maintain two additional bedrooms to house them on breaks

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Debating parental financial support for adult kids living at home.

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Debate over child support terms sparks diverse opinions ud83dudcde

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Financial support or family feud? Living arrangements spark heated debate.

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Empathetic perspective on parental financial disparity, advocating for supporting struggling parent

development

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Financial responsibility: NTA if it aligns with legal agreement
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Ex’s entitlement sparks debate: NTA for cutting financial support ud83dudcb8

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Ex’s lawyer messed up, you’re in the clear. Not the a**hole

to continue support.

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Legally in the right, wife misusing child support, family drama

takes a turn

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No obligation after 15 years!
Freedom from financial ties

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Unequal tuition burden for siblings? Let’s clarify this financial dilemma.

Taking control of finances from ex, NTA. Kids can manage directly.

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Filing 3 years late caught her by surprise

dad’s move: a**hole or fair?

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Cutting financial ties to ex: justified move or igniting family feud?

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