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Kids do care for divorced parents

REBECCA DUBE

From Thursday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 11:31 AM EDT 19/05/08

New British research contradicts previous U.S. studies that said divorced mothers and fathers get less help from children later in life ...Read the full article

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  1. r s from Canada writes: Don't forget you can sue your Children for support if you have paid it to them first hahaha. I know I'm going too if I can't make it on my own at some point. Apparently there is a old law still on the books so to speak.
    Since my X lied to get her golden reward and my children did as well it serves them right. You know I can't even get a copy of there report cards, but still have to pay support to them as they say there going to school. Who in there right mind would hand over $875.00/month without proof?
    Judges think its ok as they are the ones not insuring that payers are reciving proof!! Oh and remember folks the payors all accoss Canada are 95% male....oh and there is no bias here........
  2. Diane Schweik from EDMONTON, Canada writes: .

    There was also a recent study that showed kids give better care to their parents if they know there is an inheritance involved.
  3. PANIC! At The Ice Floe from Ottawa, Canada writes: Diane: Ain't that the truth!
  4. Nassar Ben Houdja from Canada writes: A Brittish study contradicting reality, how very quaint.
  5. Antonio Martinez from New York, United States writes: This is a major issue and being a child of divorce it is something I think about quite often. My father is remarried and my mother is not. I know one day I will have to take care of her and support her and I'm fine with that but the thought of my step mother passing away (which almost happened a couple years ago when she had a heart attack) and me having to take care of both of them is a little scary. Remember they are divorced and I would want to care for them myself, which would mean having them again under one roof and/or getting them set up in homes. The mind reels over the thoughts. I first started thinking about all this when I read this related article:
    http://firstwivesworld.com/relevant-news/rachel-small/adult-children-divorce-face-extra-burdens

    All my best,
    AntonioFWW
    www.firstwivesworld.com
  6. Andrew Toth from Oliver, BC, Canada writes: In the end, sadly, it is about money. Yes, I agree with the poster; the male always pays much more both monetary and emotionally. Women stick togather, you see, women clients for women lawyers for women judges. The moral of the stroy is easy to figure out once you have the rules figured out.
    Consider yourself warned.
  7. Aisha Chaudry from Richmond Hill, Canada writes: To RS From Canada

    Child support in Ontario is based on the non custodial parent's income and the number of children, so the proof that is required is of the payor's income.

    However, as a parent you ar entitled to see your children's school reports, and health records and your lawyer should be able to assist you in this regard.

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