Child Support

[kdog]

Just had the biggest scare of my life ! 

Got a letter from the child support office saying I owed money. 

Now, I paid all my child support and it ended Sept. 30 2020. My kids are 20 and 23 years old now.

I called them and they told me I owed $51,000. I about had a heart attack !

Finally got an email from them and was told to disregard the letter , that it was a communication error. 

Talk about a roller coaster ride !

If you still feel any guilt, please send the cheque to: Boy In A Dress c/o The Shed, Rear Garden.

LOL ! Believe me, I felt no guilt and the best I can do is send you $1.

I paid child support for 18 years for 2 children calculated at 27 percent of my gross income, more  I earned, more I paid including o/time, shifts etc  Lost contact with the the children for a long time  Just catching up now, their surname was changed and all during that period  

Current wife and I had our own 4 children over that time and I declared their respective births to the child support people

Funny thing was, for the 4th and last birth of our children I dutifully let them know, had to supply proof, and the reply over the telephone was, "Well, this child is only worth about $10 off your payments" (Cunny Funt that operator was, me thought)

There was no recourse in any reply I'd make other than a visit by agents if I impolitely replied so I kept my mouth shut

After my payments ceased (children old enough)  I got a refund check for one payment (over paid I had)  Guess I was lucky in that respect and had now gained contact with the other 2 who visit in frequently from interstate  

Questions were asked of me and the wife and we told them the truth

They have a different perspective now

Kind regards

Bally :)

PS - I have no 'full stop' operating on my keyboard so I can only end sentences in paragraphs now unless I put the word 'stop' in :)

My ex tried to alienate me from my kids, but once they reached 18 and were able to get away from their mother, they came around and learned the truth. Now, my wife, their step mom is really close with my daughter. My son, on the other hand is still somewhat distant but still keeps in contact.