Divorces can be messy, and the aftermath can sometimes be even messier. Meet our hero, a dedicated dad who’s been paying child support for his two daughters, now 19 and 21, for almost 15 years. He’s been there for them, financially and emotionally, even going above and beyond to cover their college tuition and living expenses. But when he decides to stop paying ‘child’ support to his ex-wife, now that his girls are adults, things take a turn for the dramatic. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Dedicated Dad’s Dilemma
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The Financial Strain of Divorce
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A Father’s Sacrifices
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The End of an Era
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The Extra Mile for His Girls ♂️
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Mama Bear Unleashed!
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A New Approach to Support
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Caught in the Crossfire
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A Father’s Frustration
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Dad’s Dilemma: Caught Between ‘Mama Bear’ and His Adult Cubs!
Our protagonist, a dedicated dad, finds himself in a tricky situation. After years of providing financial support for his daughters, he decides to stop paying ‘child’ support to his ex-wife, now that his girls are adults. However, this decision triggers ‘mama bear’ who demands he continues payments for the next three years. Despite the drama, our hero remains committed to supporting his girls, opting to work directly with them instead of their mother. As the tension escalates, he questions if he’s in the wrong for wanting to support his adult children directly. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for stopping support. Ex-wife is using you as a wallet

Ex-wife confuses child support with alimony. NTA.
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Dad’s NTA, not the ATM!

Ex-wife’s anger exposed as dad stops ‘child’ support.

NTA. Child support is for the children, not the parent . Some people abuse it for personal expenses ♂️.

NTA: Ex-wife’s fury over child support for adult kids. ♂️

NTA Mommas money ran dry, now she’ll actually have to provide for herself instead of leeching off her children.

NTA. Your caring for appreciative children is what matters.

NTA, kids are grown, why communicate with ex?

Is he really the a**hole? Let’s dive into the details!
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Ex-wife furious as dad stops supporting adult kids. NTA!

NTA, but why let your ex-wife’s opinion bother you?

NTA: Being an awesome dad with an overdeveloped sense of justice

Is the ex-wife justified in wanting additional child support?

Should dad continue supporting adult kids or cut them off?

Divorce decree outlines conditions for child support termination.

Is she taking advantage of child support for herself?

Divorce can be tough. Supporting struggling ex-spouse can foster love ❤️

NTA for stopping support if it’s within the agreement

NTA stops child support, ex-wife furious!

Ex-wife’s fury unleashed! Dad not at fault. NTA!

NTA. After 15 years, you’re not responsible for her

NTA. Your ex-wife misused child support payments and is furious.

Is the younger child getting a bigger financial burden?
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Surprise! Dad stops ‘child’ support, ex-wife unleashes fury!

NTA. Ex-wife’s fury over dad stopping ‘child’ support.

NTA. Adult kids, ex-wife drama. Cutting out middleman
