I don't know if it applies over where you are, but over here they make the H pay some money towards the upkeep of the children through family service or the benefits office as it's called over here.
I agree you should get what you can for the sake of your kids smile
Take care K and look after yourself and the kids smile Your H can look after himself, lol.


H47 me48
T22 M21
S20 - Got high functioning autism
3/2000 H admits to OW and moves out to live with her
11/2000 H moves back home
2/4/13 H moves out
H tells me he wants D 6/13, but now he can't afford to!