A man went to an online forum to ask if he was wrong for declining to pay child support for his ex-girlfriend’s child.
She Got Pregnant While They Were Dating.
Soon after, the OP’s girlfriend, Claire, ended things.
“Although she told me she just wanted to be friends, I was ready to be a father. However, she met someone else, Becca, who didn’t want me around, so they asked me to cancel my paternal rights.”
He Wanted to Be Involved.
“At the time, I was torn because I wanted to be there for my child, but I also felt that if they didn’t want me around, it was best to waive my rights. After fighting for a while, I eventually gave up because it was clear that they didn’t want me there.”
Fast-Forward 13 Years…
Claire and Becca are still together but are going through “some stuff” and have asked the OP to start paying child support.
“However, the court had already ruled that since I waived my paternal rights, I am not legally obliged to pay child support.”
Claire Is Furious.
“Claire is calling me names, and she’s even calling my family and getting them involved. While I understand her frustration, I don’t think it’s appropriate for her to be involving my family in this matter.”
Is He Wrong?
The man asked the online community if he was in the wrong.
The majority of users agreed with the answer.
Not Wrong.
“They didn’t want you to be a dad, so you aren’t a dad. They’re only regretting their decision now because they need money. If you consider helping out financially, you need to insist that you also be allowed to have a relationship with your kid with no secrets about why you haven’t been around. The kid deserves to know that the only reason you weren’t around is because of their moms.”
Stay Away.
Many users think getting involved is a bad idea.
“To be honest, I think offering to help financially would be a horrible idea. Even if the court ruled against him, I think ex- and step- could have an argument to get OP back on the hook if he decides to step in.”
Potentially Harmful.
“I strongly disagree [that] he should have any role in this child’s life. He signed away that right and should not attempt to negotiate it. When the child becomes an adult, that’s another story. But the damage is done. Does the child need to know? Really? No. Not at all. That would be harmful at this point.”
They Just Want Money.
Many users find it convenient how the ex pops up when she needs money.
“He’s not a deadbeat at all. He wanted to be a father, but there was no place for him in their family. Still isn’t – just for his money.”
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