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Amanda2272's picture

Submitted by Amanda2272 on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 8:27am

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Blended Family Issues

I am married to a man who has a 14 year old daughter, my adult son lives overseas. My husband expects me to pay 50/50 on rent, groceries and bills, when he earns more enabling him to save but because i earn less i cant save or have any money for my son. I would like advice on if tou think im being petty or am i within my rights to say i want to pay less rent,groceries etc because its not my child and you dont contribute toqards my son.

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Submitted by hereiam on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 8:30am

If the daughter lives with you 50% of the time AND he makes more money, rent, bills, and groceries should be split accordingly...and that is not 50/50.

He is being selfish.

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Submitted by notarelative on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 8:46am

Even taking the daughter out of the equation, a 50/50 split is unfair to you. Both the disparity in finances and his obligation to his child need to be considered.