Should I report?

My mom's boyfriend's ex is lying to the state and claiming that she is a single parent and lives alone with her kids to get money from the state. However, the truth is that she has been living with a man for many, many years now. No one has tattled on her, even though she's quite the nasty person to begin with. I'm wondering, since I found out recently, should I report her? I normally wouldn't involve myself in these matters, but it does involve me in a way. She makes my mom's boyfriend pay a hefty amount of child support even though he's here 6 days a week. My mom doesn't have a great job, so she also relies on money from her boyfriend for herself and I. Since his ex is sucking up his money, and scamming money from the state, I don't think she should get away with it. What do you think?

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Permalink Reply by peter osborn on December 21, 2008 at 9:35pm: I agree with you Ashley if the woman is living with a new partner he is obviously looking after her the child doesnt live with her so really as far as were concerned about the child its perfectly safe yes the woman is obviousley very greedy. So haveing said that i would advise you to go right ahead and report her and stop her nonsense right now; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ocean Monster on December 21, 2008 at 10:40pm: Thanks!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Paul, Priest to the God Pan on December 21, 2008 at 10:24pm: The first thing you should ask yourself in matters such as this one, "Is this MY personal business?".

Just because it is one of your family or someone you know doesnt make it your personal business.

One that walks the path of the Wise doesnt involve themselves in matters uninvited unless it affects them personaly.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ocean Monster on December 21, 2008 at 10:40pm: I just don't like to see bad people get away with doing bad things. It's not my personal business, but I feel that if I know about a crime going on...it's my duty as a citizen to report it!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Char on December 21, 2008 at 10:46pm: A lot of "bad" people get away with "bad" things... If you are willing to live with your decision, then go for it... But also be ready for the repercussions.. And there are always repercussions... If this child was taken away from her biological mom, would that be worth it?? Is she a bad mother?? Sometimes we all make bad choices, but that does not make us a bad person. JMO; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ocean Monster on December 21, 2008 at 10:51pm: She IS a bad mother. She beats him.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Char on December 21, 2008 at 10:56pm: Beats or spanks? There is a difference.. Sorry, not trying to argue...And like I said, if you can live with it.. go for it...If that child is being beaten that is worse than her fooling the government!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ocean Monster on December 21, 2008 at 10:59pm: Literally beats. Also, mentally abuses him. Tells my mom's boyfriend (out front of her son) to "keep the little bastard and don't bring him back" on the only day she has him. And yes, this is far worse than her scamming the government, but I don't have actual proof of the abuse. I only know what the son has said and what my mom's boyfriend has said.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Char on December 21, 2008 at 11:00pm: They will take the boys words on this... how old id he?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ocean Monster on December 21, 2008 at 11:01pm: Nine.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kat on December 26, 2008 at 5:42pm: Considering your last statement of child abuse, then it is your duty to protect that child. He is in fact a child and is not capable of taking care of or protecting himself. Actually, he may feel that it is normal to have his mother abuse him. Forget reporting her for the money and report the child abuse. NO child deserves to be hurt in any way shape or form.

Permalink Reply by Paul, Priest to the God Pan on December 22, 2008 at 4:02pm: Are you that same citizen full of civic duty when someone you know smokes a joint, drives without a license, drinks under age, ect? I bet not.

Sounds like your dieing for some drama lol.; ▶ Reply to This