Picture this: a man and his ex-wife, both happily remarried, navigating life as co-parents. But what happens when the man decides to quit his job, become a house husband, and go back to school? Well, things take a dramatic turn when child support comes into the picture. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story and see what’s really going on.
The Divorced Duo
Current Custody Situation
The House Husband Proposal ➡️
The Plan
The 50/50 Arrangement
Child Support Showdown
Ex-Wife’s Reaction
Second-Guessing
Health Insurance Offer
No Changes for the Kids
Ex-Wife’s Career Choice
Legal Consultation ⚖️
Child Support History
The Mediation Outcome
Dinner Discussion ️
Child Support Savings?
House Husband Dreams vs. Child Support Reality
Our house-husband-to-be thought he had it all figured out: quit his job, go back to school, and spend more time with his kids. But when he brought up the idea of reducing child support to zero, his ex-wife exploded, accusing him of being selfish. Now he’s second-guessing everything, but a recent dinner with his ex-wife revealed that she and her husband have been saving the child support money for a down payment on a new house. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tangled web of emotions and finances…
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