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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it depends on many factors, two important once that come to mind are:
- Custody arrangements (is the second bio parent in the picture)?
- Whether you have bio kids. This is not about whom you love more, but simply about how many earning adults contribute financially. Kids have two bio parents. Just because parents divorce, it does not mean that the number of adults, who share financial responsibility for a child, grows. SP without own children may feel happy to contribute.
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Its more complicated than that.  Often the NCP gets slammed for not paying enough but often child support isn't looked at or considered when making those statements.  Child support is supposed to cover Dad's share (or vice versa) in Mom's home and Mom is also supposed to contribute.  Many comment that Dad should also be paying everything on top of child support to show his love and that simply isn't the case.  He also has to provide a home/room for visitation.  And, its his responsibility, not stepmom's.  So, it isn't stepmom at fault for not providing a child with a bed, it is that child's parents responsibility.  Its nice if a stepparent does but it should be expected.

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