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<blockquote data-quote="HereWeGoAgain" data-source="post: 165128" data-attributes="member: 3485"><p>Crazy: "Truly, I wonder if they are (subconsciously? purposely?) escalating the drama.. at least the reports to me... BECAUSE I am finally on my own. Blech."</p><p></p><p>I can answer that one -- YES!</p><p></p><p>Re youngest and baby-dad support payments -- someone ought to tell them about the postal service -- but I'm sure there'd be a reason why he can't mail a check or money order. Ultimately youngest will have to go through the c.s. enforcement route.</p><p></p><p>Practice your detachment (remember that list that's been posted here from time to time? You know, things to say when they call to plead for a bail out -- "That's too bad, I'm sure you will be able to figure something out" -- "No." -- "What do you plan to do about it?" -- "No." -- etc.)</p><p></p><p>Daisy is right about the early returns becoming habitual, as will the other shenanigans with visitation and child support. I agree she needs that protective order. Visitation should be supervised too. But, it is up to youngest to follow through -- when she calls to complain you could maybe ask if she is following up, as a gentle reminder that it is her responsibility.</p><p></p><p>I think you will find that the empty nest brings some serenity in the coming months. Enjoy your trip, and don't forget to "forget" your phone!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HereWeGoAgain, post: 165128, member: 3485"] Crazy: "Truly, I wonder if they are (subconsciously? purposely?) escalating the drama.. at least the reports to me... BECAUSE I am finally on my own. Blech." I can answer that one -- YES! Re youngest and baby-dad support payments -- someone ought to tell them about the postal service -- but I'm sure there'd be a reason why he can't mail a check or money order. Ultimately youngest will have to go through the c.s. enforcement route. Practice your detachment (remember that list that's been posted here from time to time? You know, things to say when they call to plead for a bail out -- "That's too bad, I'm sure you will be able to figure something out" -- "No." -- "What do you plan to do about it?" -- "No." -- etc.) Daisy is right about the early returns becoming habitual, as will the other shenanigans with visitation and child support. I agree she needs that protective order. Visitation should be supervised too. But, it is up to youngest to follow through -- when she calls to complain you could maybe ask if she is following up, as a gentle reminder that it is her responsibility. I think you will find that the empty nest brings some serenity in the coming months. Enjoy your trip, and don't forget to "forget" your phone! [/QUOTE]
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