I would love to hear what other people do in regards to sharing money/finances in a blended family.
I have been with my partner for a year and I have two children. He doesn't have any but we'd like to have a child together. We both own our own houses and have similar in savings etc.
One day down the track, we'd like to combine forces. But how do other blended families make this work? I guess I'm finding it hard to navigate because I wouldn't expect or want him to financially support my children?
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Do you work?
Is there a large disparity in your pays?
I wouldn't move in unless I was financially contributing i.e. working because I also wouldn't expect someone to finance my kids.
Sounds like it’d be safer for you and kids to have him move in with you. You’d just need to make sure your assets are protected. He could support the household and would also be making rent from his property. Win win. And discuss it with him, what does he think for the kids for the future. I think that also changes if your kids dad is in the picture and will support them.