What if --- Trying to cover my bases...

[willow5]

I just think it's sad when people don't want anything to do with their kids until they work out they might not have to pay as much child support, it's just not fair if this is his only motive.

[Inertia]

Yes, the Stat Dec shows his intention at that time.

The Court will not be completely interested in his intention at that time - the Court must look at what is in the best interests of the children at the time the application is made. Look at s60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 which sets out what the Court must consider when making Orders in respect to children.

I talk to people about this every day - I'm a barrister whose main practice is in family law.

I just meant in regards to the fact that I didnt alienate him from them. But honestly, I think its in the best interests of my kids to not be told 10 years later when they have a stable, albeit it blended, family that behaves like a nuclear family that they need to start spending time with a guy they don't remember and be told that its best for them because he is their dad.. They have a dad now and his contribution to the last 9 years of their lives should also be considered here - and certainly shouldnt be walked on because the ex contributed a bit of DNA 9 months before they were born!

I just cant see how any good could come from it for them. Then again, those kids were the only good that ever came from him, so I may be bias. LOL

I just think it's sad when people don't want anything to do with their kids until they work out they might not have to pay as much child support, it's just not fair if this is his only motive.

It would be just like him - which is why I am getting all the info I can now in case he tries it. I honestly didnt know whether to cheer or worry when the new assessment came in.