Amicable seperations/divorces are wonderful when they happen. You are very fortunate ( or very skilled ). Good for you! My own parents would never get along like this. So easy to pay child support when you have this pleasant arrangement. So many fathers are frustrated because they feel screwed by their ex, and very honestly don't feel that their children are receiving the benefits of their support payments. Dead beat dad? Life isn't as simple as this. Some are, but many are being royally screwed by their ex.