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13COBRA

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I was/am in a similar situation with my wife and step daughters dad, but not to that extreme. I didn't read all 5 pages, but I did read the OP. I have spent more then I would like to admit on lawyers these past few years, but documents EVERYTHING with precision. Date, time, situation, outcome, etc. Obviously the best thing to do, is what has minimal impact on the kids. Otherwise, I find it best to hit them where it hurts if they're going to be jackasses. Sounds like in this case, he values money whether its a $1 or $25. Sink him in court costs. keep a balance sheet of what he owes you guys, when he tells you that you owe x amount for whatever he bought, tell him you will deduct it from his costs. I can be very petty on the principal when it comes to stuff similar to this.

option 2: I know a guy...

So about that option 2...hahaha

Court is the way this is going to go.
 

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So you’re switching sides?

@Khan heads up
LOL, no I just don't want to lose my assets or be taken advantage of again. I also think marriage is a scam and I'm happy to put a ring on a ladies finger to know I love her but I don't the state to tell me I need a piece of paper.
 

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Unfortunately it always ends up in courts,
and no one really wins in court aside the lawyers.
It's a lot of work, but keep dotting your I's and crossing your T's. It's insurance, but with a high deductible. You end up paying out of pocket most of the time but when there's a major incident it's there.
Kids in these situations need/crave stability, attention, structure and love. Provide that, and you become their "real" father. Either bio dad calms his tits and can form good relationships with the children or they will likely get more and more distant as they get older... teenage years (puberty) the lifetime of lies build up and everything finally seems to come to a head. "Typically", but god only knows... if they start getting behavior problems as they are younger it's really rough.
Being a stepdad is a very hard job, that few men want. That said it doesn't mean it's impossible.

It's just a shame that dueling is illegal.


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^^why I would avoid court unless last resort.

Remember, if someone isn’t following the current court order, what makes you think they’ll follow the next one?

Unless it’s some magical court up there, you aren’t going to do anything but waste time, money, and stress.


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all you can do is be the better man. Make him look like a POS by going above and beyond. Court isn't going to do much. He will just get more pissed off and do more stupid shit. Plus you are wasting tons of time and money going to court. Remember ....kindness is a killer. Unfortunately you are stuck with the bullshit but hey ....sometimes it's a part of the package.
 

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best of luck OP. I would try not to let him get under your skin. turn the tables on him, have his car towed before the next court appointed mandatory meeting, but don’t let it consume you.
 
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I've come to the conclusion that if the human population was neutered tomorrow, we would all chill out.

Too many brosefs trying to swing their appendages around. Too many crazies trying to establish themselves as wearing the pants. Too many people trying to have control.
 

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I've come to the conclusion that if the human population was neutered tomorrow, we would all chill out.

Too many brosefs trying to swing their appendages around. Too many crazies trying to establish themselves as wearing the pants. Too many people trying to have control.

Well, if men don't do it, we're not "alpha" enough, and women don't pay us any attention.
 

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Why people put themselves through this is beyond my comprehension. A rule I will never break is to get involved with a single mother. NEVER, no matter what. **** that bullshit, "we fell in love". No, YOU fell in love, she just took you for a ride so you can be the next sucker to take care of her kids. Even If I met the most amazing human being on earth, the minute she would tell me she has kids, I would not carry on. I would never, under any circumstances, be cool with some other mans kids. If I didnt make them , I want nothing to do with them.
 

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Why people put themselves through this is beyond my comprehension. A rule I will never break is to get involved with a single mother. NEVER, no matter what. **** that bullshit, "we fell in love". No, YOU fell in love, she just took you for a ride so you can be the next sucker to take care of her kids. Even If I met the most amazing human being on earth, the minute she would tell me she has kids, I would not carry on. I would never, under any circumstances, be cool with some other mans kids. If I didnt make them , I want nothing to do with them.

That makes you sound like a complete, and utter jackass.
 

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Why people put themselves through this is beyond my comprehension. A rule I will never break is to get involved with a single mother. NEVER, no matter what. **** that bullshit, "we fell in love". No, YOU fell in love, she just took you for a ride so you can be the next sucker to take care of her kids. Even If I met the most amazing human being on earth, the minute she would tell me she has kids, I would not carry on. I would never, under any circumstances, be cool with some other mans kids. If I didnt make them , I want nothing to do with them.

So, assuming you have no kids of your own currently, what you're saying is, you don't care about children, period.

Considering they're the ones that are going to run this show later in your life, you might want to revise that. I'm not saying you have to go out and date the first single mom you can find. But caring about kids in general is just the right thing to do. If nothing else, try to show them the ropes when they ask for questions, or for help, so they're not completely useless idiots when they're in control.
 

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