Asking Eric: My income has doubled since the divorce. Do I owe my ex anything?
Briefly

The author provides financial advice to a woman reassessing her obligations post-divorce regarding college expenses for her child. Despite her ex-husband's financial struggles, she has the opportunity to cover half of the college costs thanks to scholarships earned by their child. She weighs her options: either pay her half and save the rest for future expenses or cover more to relieve her ex-husband of financial burden. The advice recommends maintaining boundaries regarding her ex-husband's affairs and focusing on her child's future instead.
Firstly, not all public information is need-to-know information. I'd lump your ex-husband's salary (and general financial state) as squarely in the Don't Need to Know category.
This also enables me to respond to any unanticipated expenses that might arise. Or offer to cover a larger share, even all of it.
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