My brother will not accept money from me towards my son's expenses

[Bria5]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?
California

My son is currently residing with my brother. I've mentioned to my brother that I would like to give him money towards my son's expenses, but my brother will not accept the money.

Why do you think he is so reluctant to accept money from me. After all, he is taking care of my son and it is obviously my responsibility to pay. By the way, I do not have a court ordered child support obligation.

 

[ENASNI]

Really sorry

I am really sorry, this is not a legal question.

 

[VeronicaGia]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?
California

My son is currently residing with my brother. I've mentioned to my brother that I would like to give him money towards my son's expenses, but my brother will not accept the money.

Why do you think he is so reluctant to accept money from me. After all, he is taking care of my son and it is obviously my responsibility to pay. By the way, I do not have a court ordered child support obligation.

Is your brother the court ordered guardian and does the court ordered support eventually go to him? Keep paying via the courts one way or the other or you will end up in arrears.

 

[Ambr]

Let me get this straight......

No courts involved.
Your son is living with his uncle.
Uncle will not accept money for son.

 

[Bria5]

Is your brother the court ordered guardian and does the court ordered support eventually go to him? Keep paying via the courts one way or the other or you will end up in arrears.

Actually, my brother has permanent custody and I have not been ordered to pay child support by the court. Basically, I just want to give my brother money for taking care of my child, but it will not be through court. My brother and I are in good terms, but I am just wondering if maybe he feels that if I give him money for my child, that I then will put my child as a dependent when I file my taxes? I wouldn't do that of course. Is this possible? I am not saying this is what's happening, but I am concern as to his reason for not accepting money from me.

Bria5

 

[BL]

Actually, my brother has permanent custody and I have not been ordered to pay child support by the court. Basically, I just want to give my brother money for taking care of my child, but it will not be through court. My brother and I are in good terms, but I am just wondering if maybe he feels that if I give him money for my child, that I then will put my child as a dependent when I file my taxes? I wouldn't do that of course. Is this possible? I am not saying this is what's happening, but I am concern as to his reason for not accepting money from me.

Bria5

Why don't you ask him the question yourself If you are good terms with him ?

 

[chatkat]

Ditto

I would also suggest that if your brother doesn't want money from you and he is doing fine supporting your son then take the money you are trying to give him and open an account for your son. Put all the money there and if the money is needed later, for a car or college, you can help then.

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