Originally Posted by
teke 
ok, there is a childsupport order and a lot of it is in arrears, the absent parent is not living in the home and i do have custody of minor kids. can this count as shared finances in seeking divorce? is there a motive behind him trying to help financially. i think he may know that if i'm talking to legal aide, then thats what its for. is there a way that he might be tring to cover himself in some way?
If he's in arrears.....he needs to pay the support through the courts or thru the state...not sure what it is where you are. Here they pay through the court. You see......if he gives you anything on his own........it legally doesn't count or go in his favor what so ever. So if he gives you any money, by all means, take it, but know that it doesn't make him look any better in the eyes of the courts........not when it comes to child support.