Long story short. We have a decree for absolute divorce but nothing specific spelled out in terms of child care. We divided property already but have kids that live with me.
Ex does not contribute. On days that the Ex is supposed to care for a child while I work, sometimes ex just drops child off at my house without telling me leaving me scrambling.
Ex has no plans to help pay for kids college, does not help get them to appointments and is now demanding they spend more time with ex.
Is there anything I can do?
If you don’t already have a custody and child support court order, you should file a court action against your ex for child custody and child support so these issues can be resolved, whether by mutual agreement or by a judge at a trial.
Already having an absolute divorce has no effect on your ability to file for child custody and/or child support as long as the children are minors.
Anna Ayscue
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