Woman Finds Out Her Ex Husband Won A Lottery After 5 Years, Expects Him To Pay Her Half

Navigating finances after a divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged process, especially when children are involved. One of the most contentious issues couples often face is determining child support payments. These payments are designed to ensure that the financial burden of raising children is shared fairly between both parents. However, when one parent experiences a significant financial windfall, such as winning the lottery, it can introduce new challenges and tensions into the equation. The question of whether a portion of this newfound wealth should be shared with the other parent becomes a pressing issue, highlighting the ongoing struggle to maintain financial equilibrium and fairness post-divorce.

In the world of Reddit, a user tikanderoga shared a compelling lottery-related dilemma that has sparked a heated debate among Netizens. Five years post-divorce, OP and her ex-husband have maintained an amicable relationship, successfully co-parenting their children. Their dynamic shifted dramatically when the ex-husband struck it rich in the lottery. While OP is pleased with his windfall, she feels entitled to a portion of the money. Her concern centres around the potential disparity in the lifestyles the children will experience in their respective homes. Despite conveying her concerns to her ex-husband, he remains unwilling to share any of his winnings.

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1. My ex-husband won the lottery, and I believe I’m entitled to a share!!

2. Not my own story…just posting it to share the entitlement of the woman with other Redditors.

3. OP reached out to other Redditors seeking support and advice.

4. Approximately 5 years ago, OP split from her ex-husband and divorced around 4 years ago. They share their children 50/50, and despite the ex winning a large lottery sum in the millions, he’s refusing to share any of it.

5. OP feels entitled to a share of the lottery winnings since she still receives child support. She believes it’s unfair for their children to experience differing lifestyles between the two homes.

6. OP asks how can she persuade him that he’s not providing equally for their children.

7. While not fitting the choosy beggar category, it definitely earns the entitlement award of the day!

Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. 

8. Someone seems bitter about missing out on a payday.

9. The ex isn’t obligated to share his winnings. He should consider setting up trusts for his kids to safeguard their future.

10. Would OP have the same opinion if roles were reversed? The answer seems quite evident.

11. He doesn’t owe her anything if he’s up-to-date with child support payments.

12. This post is similar to the story where a woman discovered her child’s father got a raise and took him to court for more child support. After a DNA test proved he wasn’t the father, she even lost the money she was getting.

13. It’s reminiscent of the woman who asked for legal advice if her free babysitting neighbour should pay child support, claiming he took on a parental role.

14. Can’t imagine the kind of advice she received when she asked for it!!

15. If they share 50/50 custody, why is she still getting child support?

16. The first rule of winning a lottery: Don’t tell anyone you won.

17. OP seems to want money from him for her own use, not for the kids.

18. If she does take him to court over this, I hope he countersues for full custody.

19. This isn’t about the children, it’s about her. She’s looking for money for herself, not for the kids.

20. OP doesn’t owe his winnings. If OP genuinely cares about her kids, suggest he establish a college fund exclusively for their education.

The Reddit community heavily criticized OP, labelling her as “greedy” and “delusional.” Many believe she shouldn’t receive any of her ex’s lottery money, especially when he’s fulfilling his child support responsibilities. Conversely, some Redditors suggest she should pursue legal avenues to increase child support, which might be her best option. Let us know your opinions on this situation in the comments section below.

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