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ex doesnt want my kid to have anything at mine

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  • DKLS
    DKLS Posts: 13,461 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    superstud wrote: »
    He gets clothes and toys off her and the new partner, Possible with the money I provide.

    Dont get caught up in what she may or may not be buying with the maintenance money you pay it will only drive you nuts.

    Hit ebay, charity shops, freecycle etc for some good toys to keep at yours.

    And try not to take the bait, especially when it comes to the new fella.

    Pay up, dont speak badly of the mother and continue to be a good dad.
  • supersaver2
    supersaver2 Posts: 977 Forumite
    Seems a bit petty to me, I can understand not wanting to lug big things about, but not allowing him to take any of his toys with him? When I was a kid, I use to love my Lego and when my parents split up it use to go backwards and forwards every week! The car boot sale is a good idea, lots of great bargains to be had at a fraction of the cost of buying new.
  • Do you pay ex if custody is shared 50/50?
  • Kayalana99
    Kayalana99 Posts: 3,626 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Yes one always pays the other as the main carer, usally the one who claims tax credits and child benifit for child is classed as this.
    People don't know what they want until you show them.
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