Cant afford to work!

[deadringers]

Originally Posted by rickinyorkshire

What else do you pay for each month (without going into detail). Such as, Sky, Broadband, Mobile Phone etc. As all these can be scrapped if it means paying for your child's upbringing.

no broadband..now hang on lets not get silly here!

[dazza74]

Originally Posted by Aaron D84

First stop would be talking to your ex. I know you have said you don't get on but if you explain the situation to her she will be co-operative.

Explain you may need to go onto benefits to be able to live and explain to her that she'll then get about £5 a week.

If she has any sense she'll make an agreement with you I'm sure she'd rather make an arrangement to have you pay say £15 a week rather than just getting the £5 a week.

I agree with Aaron, this does seem the best course of action. I'd correspond with her in the form of a letter detailing all your outgoings to explain this further, by corresponding in a letter there's no risk of an argument so you'll be able to get your point across.