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My wife and I of 11 years just separated and our divorce will be finalized in a few weeks. She was and still is a stay at home mother with no job experience and no schooling. We filed uncontested and agreed on $1000 a month for two children. Reading other stories and hearing people talk I'm beginning to think she low balled herself. She didn't touch retirement or ask for alimony either. Thoughts?
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Posted >1 y ago
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It probably is low, but it may be that she doesn't want that much from you for a reason or other. If you feel it may be too low and should contribute more, I would say open a 529 for the kids' college fund. She may seek adjustments to those payments in the future as living conditions change. Your relationship with each other may not have worked, but keep the kids in mind.
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What's considered low in one area may be high in another. It all depends.
If your view is she (on behalf of your kids) should get more money from you, that is a situation you can resolve for yourself: Give her more over and above the $1,000 required (I also like the 529 idea SGT Chen put out there). If you decide to provide her more direct funding, I would strongly suggest it is a regular monthly amount paid by check that, once cashed, you keep the canceled check for documentation.
If your view is she (on behalf of your kids) should get more money from you, that is a situation you can resolve for yourself: Give her more over and above the $1,000 required (I also like the 529 idea SGT Chen put out there). If you decide to provide her more direct funding, I would strongly suggest it is a regular monthly amount paid by check that, once cashed, you keep the canceled check for documentation.
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Count your blessings where you can. The fact you and your wife were able to sit down and work out an agreement is a major accomplishment in and of itself. My divorce was no where near as amicable and my son has suffered for it. My advice is to take the $1000 agreement and then slip your Ex- a few extra dollars now and then if you feel moved to do so.
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CW2(P) (Join to see)
I'm paying half her car payment as well. I think I'll leave it at that, but I agree I was lucky things went smoothly for that portion.
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MSgt Mark Bucher
I paid 1458.00 for my twin boys. They just turned 18 and graduated from HS, so the obligation has been met.
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