I met my wife 5 years ago and she has two sons. The older one needed braces. His father has always side stepped the conversation when it comes to expenses and my wife, who doesn't work, looks to me to pick up those expenses. The boys' father does pay child support in the amount of $795 per month to her and claims that he shouldn't have to pay anything else. Mind you, he didn't want her to work or get her education while they were together so the child support is well deserved and he pays far less than he should.