Don't feel greedy- you're not doing this for yourself- it's for your children. I assume it's you who primarily drives the kids when they need a ride, it's you they hit up for $5 or $10 here or there, it's you who foots the bill when the kids want a treat to eat dinner out... My mom struggled financially while we were growing up and my dad gave his wife (also his secretary) raises instead of giving them to himself so that his child support wouldn't increase, so I know what you (and your kids!) are going through. They're his kids too- why should you be hard-up for money while he lives comfortably just because the kids live with you? You shouldn't. Get the money. |