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I filed papers to modify child support order (Financial talk part 2)

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Submitted by AtlantaRatio on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 2:07pm

So as the financial conversation continue between me and the girlfriend, I sat her down and calmly explained $140.00 per month to take cared of a 14 year old is probably below the state limit (Her court order is 12 years old and is based on the father making $3.50 an hour (the state minimum at the time)).

She has no idea where he works (he's not forthcoming with information) and does not have any idea where he lives (he doesn't do the visitations).

Her court order is for another state (IL) and we live in GA.

I decided by helping her, I would be helping myself.

Had Financial talk last night.

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Submitted by AtlantaRatio on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 10:00am

Didn't quite go as I expected. In a nutshell, I told her that I didn't see how my helping out with bills has allowed her to save more. So how did she make it before I came along? She said she did allow of Peter paying Paul. I said, well now that you have more financial help, why isn't your bank account growing? Went around in circles on that one.

Potential Step-father.

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Submitted by AtlantaRatio on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 12:55pm

This is my first post, so bare with me. I don't really have the acronyms down yet.

Here's my story:

I'm currently dating a woman who has 3 kids. We have been dating for 2 years. Incredible lady and I'm thinking of proposing in the next 2 months (6/7/08).

The problem is.... I'm starting to realize the kids don't really like me. I mean, they tolerate me.. but they don't like me.

My girlfriend has always said she wanted someone who would treat her kids like their own. This is a great concept, except.... it's easier said than done.

Example: