Ok i'm not a step-mum but need advice. I have two children with my ex. (He rarely pays for them) So to get to the issue. I have a partner and we have started talking about living together. The problem with this is that I work as a carer so don't earn much and will lose child benefit and tax credits if i move in with partner. Obviously ex doesn't pay for the children and it's not possible for me to work more hours due to health reasons.
If we move in together I would be bringing in a lot less money into the relationship than partner. He is a higher earner. I have talked to him a lot about this and he is aware how much i earn. He says he is happy with that and I honestly believe him.
I have always been very independant and have always supported my kids so this feels so odd for me.
I guess what I want to know is how other stepparents feel about taking on someone elses children and paying towards them.
Sorry it's so long but would appreciate any help. Thank you
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littlemissangrypants · 13/12/2012 18:12
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