Imagine your ex leaving you with two young kids, and not paying child support for a decade. That’s the story of one mom who’s finally had enough. She’s now seeking a whopping $70k in back child support from her ex, who’s been living a comfortable life with his new family. But with her kids now 19 and 16, is it too late to make things right? Or will this decision create even more drama and strain on the relationships? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Decade of Broken Promises

Empty Pockets and Hollow Apologies

A Spotty Work History

Visitation Rights and Relationship Struggles

A Bold Challenge

The Massive Debt

Financial Strain Ahead

Why She Waited So Long

Avoiding the Drama

Protecting the Kids ❤️

A Sneaky Marriage?

The Ongoing Battle ⚔️

Persistence Pays Off

Grateful for the Support

The Waiting Game ⏳

The $70k Child Support Showdown: Who’s in the Right?
After a decade of unpaid child support, this mom is finally taking her ex to court for a staggering $70k. Despite his promises to pay, he’s been living a comfortable life while she’s struggled to provide for their children. Now, with her kids’ blessing, she’s filed for back support, but the battle isn’t over yet. As the case unfolds, we’re left wondering: is this mom justified in her pursuit, or will it only cause more harm than good? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this intense situation…
NTA. Support order in place, he should have paid.

Military could have paid child support, commenter says NTA

Daughter of single mom supports pursuing unpaid child support

Mom seeks unpaid child support for child’s education. NTA

Fighting for child support is a parent’s responsibility

Simple and straightforward. No sympathy for the deadbeat dad.

Support dodging ex gets called out, NTA prevails.

Long haul wait for child support worth it? One woman’s story

Commenter questions why child support was not filed earlier.
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Single mom stands up to deadbeat dad and wins

Single mom stands up to deadbeat dad. NTA

Commenter supports mom’s actions with a sassy twist.
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Single mom stands up for her rights and child’s welfare.

Ex faces consequences for not paying child support. NTA.

Standing up for yourself and your child.

Mom successfully holds deadbeat dad accountable for unpaid child support

Redditors applaud NTA comment and anticipate malicious compliance updates

NTA wants interest on unpaid child support

Unpaid child support: NTA mom gets justice after 10 years

NTA mom rightfully demands child support after 10 years
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Is the cost of child support up for debate?

Single mom stands up to deadbeat dad for child support

Mom seeks reimbursement for 10 years of unpaid child support. NTA

Financially supporting your child is bare minimum. #NTA

Mom takes on deadbeat dad: NTA, he ‘f*cked around and found out’

Mom seeks unpaid child support: justified or greedy?

Single mom demands child support: justified or greedy?

Putting your children first is never being a villain

Military child support: obligation or forced responsibility?

NTA helps with kids’ college expenses.

Ex told her to do it, now he’s mad? ♀️

Ex gets what he deserves.
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Struggling with unpaid child support for years, NTA for pursuing.

Single mom stands up for her kids, not the a**hole.

Enforcing child support: necessary or villainous?

Single mom takes official route to get unpaid child support

Heartbreaking perspective from a child affected by unpaid child support

Single mom explains why she didn’t pursue child support earlier

Single mom takes on deadbeat dad, earns NTA status

Ex denies child support, gets called out, NTA OP

Single mom deserves child support for her kids’ expenses.

Grandmother forgives $50k in unpaid child support after father steps up

NTA! Let’s hear why they think so

Not the a**hole for seeking child support

Single mother shares heartbreaking experience with unpaid child support.

Ex told her to do it, she’s not the a**hole

NTA for pursuing unpaid child support, but lost moral high ground.

Ex doesn’t pay child support, gets tax refunds seized forever

Single mom takes legal action against deadbeat dad. Justice served!

NTA. The kids noticed. $70k can now be used for education/house.

Standing up for yourself and your child is never wrong.

Ex suggests paying child support after 10 years, NTA celebrates

Complimenting a thoughtful parent: Wholesome vibes ❤

Single mom takes deadbeat dad to court for unpaid child support

Helpful advice on getting child support from VA benefits

Mom rightfully pursued legal route for unpaid child support. NTA

Take what’s rightfully yours , he’s a deadbeat. #NTA

Cheering for a mom seeking unpaid child support

Commenter empathizes and encourages OP to pursue unpaid child support.
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Standing up for her kids’ financial rights

Single mom takes ex to court and gets justice served

NTA calls 70k a brag tax for ex’s lies.

Repay yourself first . NTA for collecting unpaid child support.

NTA calls out deadbeat dad for playing games with child support

Mom pursues unpaid child support, not the a**hole.

Single mom seeks child support advice, gets helpful NTA response
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Mom seeks unpaid child support, not the a-hole!

Deadbeat dad gets called out by ex, commenters approve

Ex dodges child support for years, gets served a slice
