The ex- who is supposed to be paying $31 per week child support (the
minimum amount federally) had court date for non-payment on Monday. I
got a call today saying that the defense attorney didn't show up and
it got re-scheduled for July 19th. I am looking for a 2nd job to
cover day-care which just went up to 3 times what it was during the
school year. It is just frustrating because if she had been paying
what she was supposed to be, then we would be alright. I don't mind
getting a 2nd job because I have never thought twice about doing
whatever it takes to be a good father and take care of the kids. I
saved a portion of my tax refund, and sold my 1964 Ford Falcon so we
could have a great vacation in Florida. They did extremely well in a
new school this year, and went through a divorce (which is harder on
kids than adults). They have been great—really fantastic, and they
truly deserved it. They are 9 and 6, and it was their very first real
vacation. It's hard not to regret it just a little. The rest of this
summer will be ramen noodles and peanut butter sandwiches. They are
smart kids who will eventually figure it out later when they are
older. I don't have to drag myself down by talking bad about their
mother. Or maybe when they are 20 they will read this and make up
their own minds.
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