Moving on with my life!

[S.T. _I Made It!]

why do you think he is obviously not happy? there was nothing said..and obviously I'm sure he'd feel relieved if you had said it was okay. The reason he doesn't ask the other exw is because that woman has already laid out her boundaries, and either he is scared of her, or knows already she would never let him out of it. AND, because he is closer to you, it is ALWAYS easier to ask the closer person than the other.

for ex. my mom is single, and never had much money, and my dad on the other hand did have better money, but I was close to my mom, so I always asked her...I'm talking when I was in my 20s and not living with her.

So, I think your reading too much into his text.

When he brings the check I think you have a great opportunity. Because I think it will cause much havoc when/if you sign the papers (you hear stories all the time, and even though it's protecting the single parent, the other person is caught off guard, and getting those papers essentially tells them that they are not trust worthy...why would anyone feel good about getting served those papers???)

SOOO, my point is, if he does bring in this money, I would do this...

"exh, I want you to know, I am very appreciative of your promptness in paying the cs, it is so important for baby and I and I know it's not easy for you. I am so glad that I do not have to file for garnishment, because I know I can trust that you will do everything that you can to pay it. Thank you"

now, don't you think this would help him want to pay it?? plus, you've given a little tidbit in regards to the garnishment, so he knows it's in your mind, that it might be a resort that you will do if he doesn't pay promptly.

just MHO.