Where do...I...go from here?

[tpaschal]

Mrs. H,

Yes, they are both donkeys, aren't they?

On the child support thing---they are still trying to exert control in every way that they can, even by trying to make us THINK they are in control of the child support amount. Do they really think we can't read a legal document? Do they really think we don't know the truth for ourselves---that it is NOT up to them at all!

Actually, what my H doesn't seem to realize (and I'm not going to clue him in) is that since our kid's standard of living has been considerably higher than what the standard amount of child support will allow, I can ask for a much larger amount. (Actually, maybe he does know it and thinks he's pulling the wool over my eyes by offering to be so generous as to pay the "maximum amount.") I may not get more, but I can ask and the judge will certainly consider it seeing as he is a doctor.

Thanks for the info. on the life insurance. In Texas I don't think he HAS to provide one, but I've already asked for it and he agreed (verbally, anyway), but I will make sure it is available as child support and not just stuck sitting in a trust account if something were to happen to him while the kids are still young.

I won't send that particular letter, but I have to respond somehow, even if it's to say that I can't discuss it right now. Any good ideas?