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Paying to the government instead of directly to the other party is such an excellent idea it kind of blows my mind that this is the first time I've heard it. S
by tempestn 5y ago
Paying to the government instead of directly to the other party is such an excellent idea it kind of blows my mind that this is the first time I've heard it. So many unnecessary disputes around spousal/child support that could be solved with that measure. The government is already good at collecting and distributing money; that's basically what it's for. Seems blindingly obvious.
- jessaustin 5y agoThat's already the norm. However, not all jurisdictions pay out what hasn't already been paid in.
- mgbmtl 5y agoThat's how it is in Quebec/Canada and I'm surprised it's not the norm. It's indexed to inflation. Either party can request a re-evaluation if their situation has changed. Here over 50% of kids are born from unmarried parents, and that proportion has steadily increased through the years. 20% of couples separate before their first child is 5 years old. 50/50 parenting is the norm. Might sound scary, but as someone in that situation, it took some time to get used to, but worked out fine. Common law covers child support but not spousal support. It can be a major risk if one spouse is financially dependent on the other (see Cirque du Soleil, Éric vs Lola).
- Broken_Hippo 5y agoI know it is done in other places - and I think you are right. It could simply eliminate some anxiety and arguments - it takes someone's ability to pay out of the picture completely. Anything that makes it easier to be a good parent with one's ex should be encouraged.