By that was mine - 15/05/2015 22:26 - United States - Cherry Hill

Today, my mom cleaned out my bank account, saying my "no-good dad" owes her child support and that she'll get it one way or another. FML
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A07 48

I'm pretty sure she's not allowed to do that, talk to a lawyer OP

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DoomedGemini 37

That money is supposed to go to YOU, or at least to taking care of you. This makes me so mad..

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lulinator 40

I'll probably get thumbed down for my opinion on this. But, as a single mom, with a currently dead-beat ex husband and two kids, I have on occasion taken money from my kids to cover expenses when the money I make, and my savings, don't cover everything. Everyone here is saying that child support is supposed to be spent on the children. Yes, it is. But do you realize that a mortgage payment, groceries, heating, water, electricity, cable and Internet bills, etc. ARE partially FOR the KIDS? Just because it's not spent on specific items for the kids, like clothes, school supplies, or activities, doesn't mean that it's not helping to support them.

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DoomedGemini 37

That's true. I consider that to be helping care for a child. My mom uses the money when she doesn't have enough from her paycheck to cover things. This isn't what I'm getting from the FML, though. To me, it seems like the mother selfishly took op's money because she wanted money for herself. There are women who use child support to get and do stuff they want, whether it helps the child or just themselves.

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wiccaantje 21

I see a few major differences with the FML and you: 1) I assume you asked for it, not just take it. 2) I assume you didn't 'clean them out' and took everything they got, but just enough for what you needed.

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Shade1982 20

I don't see why you would get thumbed down for this, as you are completely correct in your statement. There is however a difference in asking for a loan and cleaning someone out.

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lulinator 40

Well, my kids are 7 and 9. And when my ex was $12k behind on payments, and they had a few thousand in their account, and I was in debt up to my ears because of no child support, I took it, and they're not likely to get it back, but we have a roof over our heads, which I view as more important. But you're right, I don't spend it on myself (judging by my outdated wardrobe, and hair that hasn't seen a salon in years), like a lot of single mothers do.

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Lexipants 21

Sounds like she's the one who's "no good." :/

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baahs101 4

Wrong way to handle the situation but if money is tight maybe you should offer to help a little she is spending a lot of money keeping you clothed and fed. I was in a similar situation with a dead beat dad and I decided to help out without being asked to but because I saw a need.

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leogachi 15

That's really rude of you to say. You don't know that money is tight, you just know that Op's mom took his money. Even if his mom makes enough to support him on her own, his dad is still obligated to pay child support. And if money IS tight, his mom might have hidden that from Op.

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emeraldkat 15

I would be extremely pissed off and let her know that I would be hiring a lawyer to get every single dime that she took from me, plus more.

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worldclassrager 39

That's why you have your account only accessible by yourself...never joint it and keep your account number and checks under lock and key

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Geckosrock99 33

File a police report. Just because she's your mom doesn't mean she can take your hard earned money. If she did that, She doesn't really love you, so feel no remorse as you press charges. Get your money back

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guitar93cd 8

It depends if she's on the account then unfortunately she can withdraw it. If she's not you can dispute it with your bank. Good luck!

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gooplux6 6

No offense, but I don't really get how she is "supporting" you by taking your money. If I was in your situation I would seriously confront her about that

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