Weaponizing Child Support Archives

The Damage of An Angry Co-Parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 15, 2024
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Single-Dad
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She got the house, the kids, and the money. She played nice for about a year and a half. Then she got greedy. She didn't like my new prosperity and happiness.

Stealing Your Kids In Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 3, 2023
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I believe, 100% that my kids would've benefitted by having equal time with me after the divorce. They would've gotten a more balanced picture of life, struggles, and recovering from hard setbacks.

Still Wrestling With the BS of My Ex-wife and the AG’s Office

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 23, 2023
Post category:burn Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Single-Dad

As our kids grow up, our past transgressions and lies will come back to haunt us. I don't think I've lied to them, other than the agreed upon lie (giving my wife the all-important cover) that the divorce was a mutual decision. It was not.

Inviting the Dinosaur In: Weaponizing Child Support

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 27, 2021
Post category:burn Co-Parenting Divorce Money Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I have been employed or working under contract for most of the time since the divorce. And today I'm gearing up to start a new job so that I can get some money, but more importantly so that my kids will get some money. And yes, the dinosaur will be fed and happy in the next month.