Mon 11 Feb, 2019 05:26 pm - You are right... It was tight. I was/am recovering from a divorce where my ex took half of all assets. That isn't my new wife's problem; However, I am contributing a home that costs... (view)
Fri 8 Feb, 2019 11:15 pm - She paid with CS and alimony. Her part time job showed about $1500 for 3-4 months of working last year. Really she was spending more than she was earning and eating through savings. (view)
Fri 8 Feb, 2019 11:13 pm - Yes, and thanks for emphasizing this. Her kids are 15, 11, 6 and mine are 13, 10, 7, 7.
I'm not wanting the CS for me or my kids, but I'm wanting help making ends meet. She says... (view)
Fri 8 Feb, 2019 05:49 pm - Thanks for your thoughts and the point that there is value in her work in the home.
She does care for all the kids, but I do the vast majority of the caring for my 4 kids. To be fair her 3 kids... (view)
Fri 8 Feb, 2019 11:07 am - I got remarried last June. Prior to marriage we discussed how we wanted to pool our money and use the "one bucket" approach. I bring home about $7000/mo after tax and she receives... (view)