Re: Custodial Parent Making Threats
If the custodial parent doesn't want the children, and you don't want the children, who do you expect to take care of them?
If you don't consider the system being an option, then you should be prepared to get a full time job to take care of your children. You can continue to go to school with a full time job and take care of your teenage children. I work full time and go to school part to full time (depending on the semester) and take care of my five year old so I know it can be done with teenagers. It may take you a little longer to complete school, but single parents do it all the time. If dad is inconsistent with child support, then you are aware of this, and should make your living accommodations based solely on what you can afford without child support. Where do the kids live when you have them for the seven weeks in the summer? They don't all need their own bedrooms. Four of you can live in a two bedroom, possibly three. If you are paying for a single right now on just part time employment, then you should be able to afford a slightly bigger place with full time employment. Also, it has been said that your 17 year old can get a job to help with some of the living expenses. It's not ideal, but don't you think it would be better to do it that way then for the kids to believe that neither parent WANTS them? Additionally, if it can't be avoided, you may be able to get financial assistance from the govt depending on your income and dependents.