Imagine supporting your kids through thick and thin, only to have the financial rug pulled out from under you – by your ex! That’s the story of one dad who, after 15 years of diligently paying ‘child’ support, decided it was time to adjust his approach. His daughters, now 19 and 21, are in college, and he’s footing half the bill for their education, plus room and board. But when he stopped the payments to his ex-wife, she unleashed her inner grizzly. Stick around as we dive into the juicy details of this family feud!
15 Years of Dedication
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College Hustle & Financial Juggle
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The Financial Strain of Divorce
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Never Missing a Beat
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Dad’s Distance, But Present ❤️✈️
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The End of an Era
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Dad’s Generous Extension ⏳
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Voluntary Support Goes Unappreciated
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Ex-Wife’s Claws Come Out
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The Divorce Decree Speaks
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Dad’s Commitment to His Girls
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Taking the Direct Route ️
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Ex-Wife’s Mysterious Bills
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A Father’s Frustration
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Direct Support vs. Ex-Wife’s Demands
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Financial Feud: Dad vs. Ex-Wife in the Arena of Support
It’s the classic tale of a devoted dad versus an ex-wife with a grizzly-sized sense of entitlement. After nearly two decades of unwavering financial support, our dad hero decides to take the reins and support his daughters directly, bypassing the ex’s pockets. But oh, does that stir the pot! The ex-wife’s demands for continued payments echo the growls of a bear denied its honey. Meanwhile, our dad stands firm, championing the cause of direct support and empowerment for his college-bound cubs. It’s a drama that has us all picking sides, and the stakes are as high as college tuition. As the plot thickens, we can’t help but wonder: will dad’s direct-deposit decision hold up, or will mama bear’s financial fury prevail? Let’s see what the court of public opinion has to say about this family finance face-off!
NTA for cutting financial ties with entitled ex-wife. Stay strong

Ex-wife’s confusion between child support and alimony is unjust.
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NTA: Not the ATM – a genius way of summing it up

Cutting the financial cord: Is it generosity or justified decision?

NTA for prioritizing direct support for your children’s needs over ex’s.

Ex-wife’s greed exposed! Dad’s justified in cutting financial cord.

Mom’s financial dependence ends, sparking debate on parental responsibility

Caring for appreciative children is what truly matters.

Cutting financial cord at 18, mom trying to take advantage

Defending dad’s generosity sparks heated exchange.
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Ex-wife’s opinion shouldn’t matter. Others’ support is what’s crucial

Mom’s financial dependence on dad sparks NTA sentiment.

Being the bigger person and helping your girls, with a twist

Debating financial obligations and support for adult children living arrangements

Navigating the complexities of child support and emancipation criteria.

Debate over parental support for adult kids sparks differing opinions

Balancing generosity and financial responsibility: a debate on adult children.

Financial support should align with parental agreement and state law. NTA

Struggling mom, comfortable dad: a child’s perspective on financial fairness.

Ex’s entitlement after kids turn 18? Dad’s generosity justified!

Ex’s bad lawyer, you fulfilled your side. Not the a**hole!

Supporting adult children while cutting off ex-wife’s misuse

NTA after 15 years! You’re not responsible for her.

Filing 3 years late caught her by surprise

Unanswered financial burden question raises concerns about unequal treatment.
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Taking control of your finances NTA for setting boundaries

Cutting financial cord: justified move or unnecessary generosity?
