DnJ et al, I am revisiting finances after L meeting.
I have made it clear to L that I want to keep the house to best support S’s needs. L will draft up recommendations for me with a number of scenarios/ hypothetical outcomes. Goal to avoid court and open to mediation. Discussed some creative approaches to elicit cooperation from W in keeping the house til I can hope to buy her out.
L said that it’s not realistic or fair to expect W to pay 1/2 mortgage and utilities over here because with her limited income she needs to be able to look after her basic needs. L emphasized that I would be entitled to child support. Given my new understanding, it seems fair to me at this point now that I am working. W has been contributing the same amount as I am which essentially covers child support in that she shouldn’t be expected to pay mortgage and utilities here.
So I am drafting an email to propose an updated arrangement. My return to work is going well and I am increasing my hours. I will propose that I formally take over mortgage and utility payments and W provide child support to me.
