[quote]Does CS cover "Christmas expenses"? I buy gifts and give money directly to my children at Christmas, but my ex is demanding I give her and additional $300 per child for "santa" presents. [/quote]
Okay, so back to the Christmas thing! Why would anyone think that santas presents should be financed by anyone but the person giving them? Even my dirty b@stard ex and I agree on the present aspect. We each buy what we feel appropriate and spend what we feel appropriate. I have my kids write out a Christmas/Birthday wish list, I share with my ex what they are asking for and tell him what I am purchasing so there are no doubles. I make suggestions if he still doesn't have any clue...and I give them the presents that are from me and he gives the one from himself. As far as amounts go...Birthdays - I generally spend about $75. Christmas - I get a little crazy since I was not allowed to celebrate for several years and probably spend about $250 each. Their dad generally spends $40-50 at birthdays and about $100 for Christmas presents.