Should I drop the child support case against my ex?

Do they turn the stimulus check over to you. That would be great.

Don’t drop it! Everything that he’s dealing with is his own fault!

I didn’t charge my baby daddy child support because he did just that not work let it build up n so on but I figured if his life didn’t go rt I wasn’t to blame it help not to argue like u said it’s been yrs he’s not going start now my baby daddy when the boys got older hasn’t missed helping them in any shape or form since yeah that didn’t help me raise them but today’s help is just as good cause for grown needs his dads there it didn’t help me then n he made a diff now so we’re even …fighting will never make anything better I’d drop future support but the back support we’ll sldnt have let it build up and if he has a back due you’ll get the money till it’s caught up so u still ok cause yeah for him to get large amounts doing nothing does kinda leave a sour taste in one mouth so u get the best of both u don’t argue about the future and well the past he can did his own way outta it js best luck

If you and his parents enable him,he will never get better. Sometime we have to hit Rock Bottom before we can heal.

Idk what state you are in, but in Iowa, child support cannot just be dropped. My boyfriends ex wanted to drop his child support because it was actually making her rent be higher, and when she called the child support office said that they will not do that unless they are living together and have proof of living together.

But in your situation, i would not drop it. He should have a warrant for his arrest and take responsibility. :woman_shrugging:t3:

Do not drop it. If he goes to jail perhaps he will hit rock bottom and decide on sobriety. That will only benefit your child.

He made his bed now he can lay in it!!! Is he going to give you the stimulus check if you drop the case? Is he going to get a job? Is he going to start paying for his child? Is he going to be in her life more ? A big fat no, so NO!!! Don’t drop the case.

Let him C her no matter what NOW IF SHE SAYS NO DIFFERENT STORY my ex never paid his support of any. But my son loved his dad long story short he got Killed I was so glad he got to C his son. When he asked

I would tell him to get lost she will be better off with out him in her life that is what i would do seems like you and the grandparents are doing okay

Do not drop it. He wants that money for his drug habit. Think if your child. Even tho his parents are helping. it’s not they’re place he is a grown man.

This POS is never going to “be a man” because he’s being enabled by everyone. Your daughter is old enough to see him for what he is.

You shouldn’t feel sorry for him he hasn’t felt sorry for you all this years so there

I don’t understand why you would even consider dropping the child support case so he could get a stimulus check that he isn’t going to give you. WTF

DO NOT DROP! What has he done for you (besides being a sperm donor) or his daughter so there is NO reason for you to do anything he asks. Sounds like he wants that stimulus check so he can blow it on drugs and your daughter will still be without support from her father.

DO NOT DROP THE CASE. We went through something similar with my granddaughter’s father. He is now doing well and paying his current and back child support. Your daughter deserves that.

You want him to grow up and take responsibility? Do not drop the case. He needs a wake up call. If he goes to jail. He put himself there.

Do not drop the case. Dont feel sorry for him! Does he feel sorry for your daughter missing out when you cant provide. You did not make that baby on your own.

No no no , I never received support either but because the state handled I still have a support order for back support and my son is 22. I will try and collect to the day I die

My son lost his snd taxes refund and he had paid every month for 9 years!!!

Key words Nothing in ten years. Can I ask which way would your daughter choose?Or is she not involved? But by ten they know. Do what you can live with peacefully.His parents choose her and the one thing we cannot do is save our children from crappy dads or moms for that matter.

I wouldn’t drop the case but if you feel bad you could forgive the back pay. Ive done that.
But explain to the ex that this will be the ONLY time you will do this.

You have a relationship with his parents and it seems like a pretty good one. If they aren’t asking you to drop it and it won’t affect your relationship or more importantly your daughter’s relationship with his parents then there is no reason to drop it. Good luck

Tell him he needs to pay at least something or he will lose the next stimulas ( if it goes through)

As an recovering alcoholic and drug addict 21yrs clean don’t drop it your just helping him to keep on with his addiction good luck stay strong

God no !!! Do not ever drop a case against any ex male or female … sorry but that’s how it goes I also made that mistake years ago and had to go back and start the whole thing again to this day he still owes me about maybe $5000… but my kids are 32 and 34… lol but if he ever gets a job to where it shows he still owes me they will take it and send it to me so don’t … I had to take him to court ever so often it’s not so much the money but it’s also he’s responsibility to help

Know who you are clawliing into bed with. A few years ago Mahoning County Ohio Judge, one man 3 women, and 11 children. Judge asked him how do you take care of your children. Man I cut grass, shovel snow. Judge told him to get a real job, because all 11 are on welfare.

No. Tell him he needs to grow up and be a responsible adult.

If you drop it. It will only give him more money for drugs. If he od’s you’ll blame yourself for it. Don’t do it

The answer is NO.
you need to talk with your ex in laws about why hes not paying there helping is wonderful but it’s his responsibility not there’s to provide. He needs to man up to his obligation and being tough is the only way.

Dont drop the case!! He didnt help you for 10 years and he wont after you drop the case… He should have grown up faster and taken responsibilitys more seriously

Looks like all the women say no. But she has ruined his life anyway and looks like she is getting help from his family so why destroy his chances of getting his life back ever his daughter will love him regardless

Do not drop it. He needs to man up and provide for his child.

NO… DO NOT DROP THE CASE !! He needs to stop making excuses and man up…

Don’t drop it he’s trying to make you feel sorry for him, he should’ve been there for your daughter.

Nope. My ex husband walked away 18 years ago. Hasn’t seen his kids or supported them. Yes I got his stimulus check that’s the only money he’s paid in 18 years. ( he is behind close to 250,000. Penalties and interest still accrue ). But why should you struggle. You shouldn’t! I did and it’s not fun ( mom of three amazing daughters)

It’s not about you or him. It’s about your child. Surrendering her child support is the same as taking away from her. He needs to act like a man and step up or you’re enabling him just like his parents.

Don’t drop it, he needs tti father up… they never learn and depend on everyone to take care of their responsibilities. In drugs get help

You’re lucky. My eldest daughter’s father and his family completely shunned her. It took him until she was 8 years old until he started paying child support or even doing anything really for her. Including his family. His mom only started because she is dying… So I call it guilt money. I don’t say that to my daughter who is now almost 13. But, I refuse to let him off the hook. I’ve been through homeless shelters. Worried about what we were going to eat. How I was going to pay certain bills… Been exhausted. Took on a baby at 19 by myself. I grew up. I didn’t make a baby by myself. I became a adult and as much as he liked his kids free life… Im a baby mama from hell. He WILL pay for my angel he helped create. He WILL pay for the struggles me and her have had. He WILL pay for the life he pushed away and barely knows anything about.

Dont drop it if he is on drugs as you say thats where that money will most likely go…it takes rwo to raise 1 child now a days…you deserve help and your daughter deserves that stimulus check for things she wants to do like cheerleading or anything…he wont ever learn if he gets bailed out all the time

Do not drop anything…let him learn even if it is the hard way how to grow up!!!

I don’t think the state will let the father stop paying in any case other then the mom marry and the spouse adopts the kids

No dont drop the child support,You play you pay as my mom always said…he helped make the child he can help raise her.

Do not drop it my granddaughter is soon to be 29 and her father is still paying child support and is still 30K behind moral of the story pay your child support as ordered.

If you drop it he better be giving you his stimulus check

Do NOT drop it your daughters health and well being is your priority. You never know what the future holds especially during this pandemic.

I wouldn’t drop it especially since his folks helping you out. Where’s he getting the money for drugs, if he gets that stimulus money he ain’t gonna give it to his kid, maybe going to prison will wake his azz up , DONT DROP IT, HE’S A DEADBEAT DAD

I’d drop it , talk to his parents first and let them know the reason why your doing it.

Pray on it… I did… I dropped mine after I made a deal threw court that he wasn’t a part of my boys life until they were of age 19…

He could have paid just a little each month and they would have left him alone

I’d say don’t drop it, if the state gives you the check put to good use, take his parents out to a nice dinner.

No…you’ll have to start from zero to get it started again. Parents will get tired, force the boy to grow up! Child support also includes $$ from any lottery winnings, legal settlements, or gambling winnings as well, also, in the event of death, things are already established for your child to receive death benefits. It also minimizes contact you would have to have from him instead of broken promises every time he says he’ll pay when he doesn’t.

You said said hes on drugs I’d say drop it if he wasn’t on drugs if he can afford to buy drugs then he should pay is child support

Most of us have been there please take our advise dont drop it…i know you have a soft heart but keep thinking of your daughter she needs your strength…always put her first.

Do not drop it,I raised 2 with no child support it was hard,

What is best for the kids is the only question college is expensive keep the money for the future

Your child should not have to pay for his negligence or ignorance…she deserves more than that .

No way .deadbeat .if he had paid all along or helped out some that would be different

Ont let him con you.Dont drop nothing.Its not his parents place to buy things.He owe for this child.She didnt ask to be born.Hey so he lose everything …Maybe he should pay his child support what makes him think that he is any better than anyone other person.Its his place make him pay child support or go to jail.Have no pitty on him. He is playing you.Dont fall for it he is trying to scam you.I would bet if you drop it you wont be able to file again i dont know how things are where you live.He hasnt had any pitty on you.sorry…Tell him hebowes he hadnt paid anything he should have thought about all this while you was struggleing

Have him relinquish his parental rights and move on drop it and find yourself a good man to be a father to your kid!

Do not drop it. Getting arrested with teach him a lesson that he needs to learn. Also if he wont stop bothering you then get a restraining order so he cant be calling you begging to drop the case. Change your number if you can and dont give it to him. Hopefully his parents wont give it to him too

Do not drop it . He is a codependent person and will continue to use everyone including you

Ive been exactly where you are!! Don’t drop the case!!! You will get the stimulus check and then do what I did… Pay for her cheerleading and then put the rest away for her birthday, Christmas and whatever else comes up. My daughter’s father did the same thing and thats how I was able to do things for her… With his taxes and such.

That’s his business not yours and that is what I would have told him when he called!

Apparently… the money can go toward your child or… toward his life style… what’s more important? Im pretty sure you already know the answer…

I thought it was illegal to take the checks from any tax lien. Federal or state government.

Don’t close the case. I’ve been there, this is his fault not yours.

You already know what you need to do. YOU are raising your child…not your ex and not his parents even though they kindly help you out on occasion with her expenses. Stick to your guns!

No! And btw, stimulus checks could not be intercepted. It was part of the package that no garnishment or interception of stimulus payments.

Don’t drop it. Maybe if he hits rock bottom he will realize he needs help and will get it.

Hes made his bed, let him lie in it!!! It’s called being held accountable!!

Dropping the case or not isn’t gonna change anything. He won’t pay either way :woman_shrugging:t2:. You can’t force someone to care for their child. They either will or won’t. His parents enable him. You aren’t together. You have sole custody. He is a child. I’d drop it. Why make his parents waste money to protect him? Especially if they help you…me personally, I’d drop it for the sake of his parents. He’s hopeless and won’t change. Js.

Deadbeat Dads. Somethings never change. Back in ancient times (late 70s/early 80s), my ex was hit for $5 a week to cover 2 children, $2.50 each. He never paid, but he did go out and make 7 more babies. My daughter was in college, and he still had a garnishment on his pay check. I asked him to pay for her meal plan at college; he said she didn’t need to go! Well she went! She graduated! She’s successful, all without him. You fight for you kids. He isn’t worthy to be their father. Sorry, I know my anger is showing; but I’ve just had enough of people who want it all their way and never take any responsibility.

I don’t believe in child support. I say drop it and work it out like adults. That system is set up for failure. I’d rather my child have a relationship with her/his dad than fighting over money all the time. I’d hate to say you can’t see your dad cuz he’s in jail for not paying on time for you. Awful. Drop it and work it out among yourselves without the court.

No do not drop it. If he is on drugs he is just going to buy drugs with the check and still is not going to help you out. It might help him to hit rock bottom and go to jail also. Maybe that will open his eyes. Do not take his calls. Tell him no and leave it at that he brought this on himself and his parents need to let him stay in jail if he gets arrested too.

Don’t drop it. Dead beat Dad’s drive me crazy. I know with some there are circumstances but…at least try.

Nope, Let him go through all the processes of having a child and the responsibility that tho along with that .

If he hasn’t paid anything in ten years he’s not going to! :frowning:

He helped to make her, he needs to grow up and get off drugs and help to pay for her.

Did you bump your head! No my love don’t drop it. He should step up his game and provide for her. Tell him to keep it push and don’t look your way

So listen to yourself…why would u even consider it… put it in a trust for ur child she will need it sooner or later

Do not drop it. Even if he gets his stimulus check he would.blow it.on drugs .anyway.

Im a dad and i paid cs , dont drop the case no matter what…he is her parent and its his job to be responsible for his child one way or another…its not fair to the child

If he doesn’t want to be apart of her life then so be it but do NOT drop the case. It seems as if some jail time would do him some good

Are you going to get his help if you dont drop it? Does the case affect his parents helping you?

Honey…no…reply… I thought it over and it is not in my best interest or the interest of the child. They have gual. Granddaughter’s father called and wanted half of 600. He can’t call, oay support, send a gift and lives in half million dollar home. State can’t seem to make him pay. :tired_face:

Even if you drop the case he would not get the stimulus check it will go to back support not current

Speak with his parents assuming they are not in denial they will likely tell you not to drop it, not to mention on the off chance this fool ever wins the lottery or gets an inheritance you won’t get crap AND you’ll have to deal with seeing him rolli g in dough

Do not drop… he has no sense of responsibility, everything is about him. Stick to your guns

My ex had asked me to do the same thing & I was told that I couldn’t because it was in the system and would be that way until the child was of age.

Nope my ex is 30 grand in the whole. I hold him fully responsible for his actions leave it alone

Hell no dont drop the child support if he goes to jail it would help him get off drugs and may turn him around

No way! This is his child. If he has money for drugs then he has money to support his daughter.

Hell no! Too many dad’s have gotten out of child support for way too long!

After 10 years, you already know in your heart and mind where this is going, so…:two_hearts:

His parents are enabling his behavior. Do not drop the CS case against him.

Do not, I repeat Do Not Drop your case. He’ll just use it for drugs. I’m sure you and your daughter needs it more

If he is a druggie then thats where the stimulus check will go. Dont drop the case. Its time he took responsibility of his daughter even if sitting in jail wakes him up to reality.

Don’t drop it! The stimulus $ will just go up his nose or in a vein.

He can stop doing drugs without you dropping child support. Peeing dirty is why he can’t get a job.

Nope don’t let this guy off the hook. About time he’s accountable for something.