I went to family court the other day to change my child support order with my ex wife. My 16 year old son has moved out of her house, leaving my daughter still in her care only.
I finally got my ex to agree to let me split the child support so I can continue to pay me son directly and then I'll still pay for my daughter through the courts.
We showed up at the court house and the FEMALE legal counsel takes us in her office. Upon explaining the situation, the lawyer says "Um..this is highly irregular. I'm not sure what to do, because one parties interests may not be the same as the others."
Me: So, what you're saying is you know my ex wife can get more money out of me since the child support laws state that if one child moves out, the child support is increased for the other, right?
I assume you also know that the intention is that BOTH parties will pay money to the independent child. Since my ex wife isn't willing to give our son money, I would then be effectively paying an increase in child support?
Lawyer: Yes, I know that.
Me: Well, since this is consentual all you have to do is the paperwork.
Lawyer; (in a disgusted voice) Well, why are you continuing to give your son money anyways?!!?
Me: (Looking her directly in the eye) Because he's my son and I don't throw my children away for money. Isn't all this family court and feminist dogma FOR THE CHILDREN anyway? Aren't we supposed to be working for the best interest of the children?? Not the mother, right?
Lawyer: (She's pissed now) Right.
She wouldn't even look at me for the rest of the process, and basically threw the paperwork my way whenever I had to sign.
I was elated!!
On a side note, my ex wife was VERY uncomfortable to be there since I was taling circles around her (not hard), and my girlfriend was with me as well, and the ex wife stormed out in a huff.
HA hahah!! Score one for me!! Fuck family court!!! :lol: :lol: