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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is the thing, it is not about you and how you feel. If he wants to be a dad, for whatever reason, let him. It is good for the kids and it doesn't sound like he is abusive or horrible so why not? This woman has zero to do with anything. Does not matter if they marry or not. You and him had these children[/quote]

+ 1million. If he wants to be a Father, you let him. Period. [/quote]

But what if he's just trying to reduce his child support payment and has no intention of actually being a good father?[/quote]

NP: Or, what if this is all about wanting to look good for his girlfriend.  He steps up, but when the girlfriend leaves or decides it's not super fun having stepkids around, he abandons his kids again.  It's a tough situation.  If he was committed to being more involved with the kids that would be great for them.  But, he could just be setting them up for a new disappointment.  Would he be open to meeting with a family therapist with you?  Maybe you could make a shared plan for a slow increase in his time.[/quote]

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