Dear Chat Daddy,
I am a 37-year-old single mother with 3 children. My ex-husband and I have been separated now for two years. The reason why we split is because he could never keep a consistent job and it caused a strain on our marriage. Because of this,
He recently promised me that he would give me some money from his tax refund check to help with our children, however, I have yet to receive one dime and to add insult to injury, I recently spotted him and his new woman riding around in a new car. What should I do? -You Still Waiting On Your Refund Check?
Dear You Still Waiting On Your Refund Check?, This is a hot mess. First of all, I commend you on raising three children and maintaining a wonderful household in spite of the circumstances. I am sorry to hear of your current situation with your ex-husband. Too many men are not stepping up to the plate and taking care of their children because of unresolved anger and various other issues that they allow to cloud their judgment. His financial situation really has nothing to do with it. He should be responsible enough to get and keep a jobûpoint blank.
It is a shame that this man is not behaving as he should for the sake of his children and spending money on material things that do not even compare to the importance of his family. I would suggest that you have a talk with him and let him know calmly how you feel. If things do not turn out for the better, then you definitely need to take him to court in order to claim child support for your children. You did not make them alone, so he needs to be concerned about the overall well being of his children. Be encouraged.
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