Child maintenance

I'm a SAHM and don't get an allowance for our son. We have joint accounts, he gets paid, I take all money I need for bills and groceries, stuff for baby etc. most of our bills come out of my bank account. It was easier to leave things set how they were before I stopped working and just transfer money when needed.

I'm a SAHM and don't get an allowance either. My "husband" and I aren't married I just have access to his account and take what I need. I think that as long as you don't have a spending problem you shouldn't have an allowance. You should be able to get what you need for your children. When I think of allowance I think of a parent child relationship not a partnership.

Calculate what you spend monthly for clothes, leisure and anything else he utilises and round it up.

I just ask for money if we go anywhere or she wants fast food and he usually sends more than we need

So we have a joint account, he puts money in for our groceries and then we have separate spaces (money pots) for our child and then outings for when us 3 go out. It's just never enough for the month, like only £100 in those. For a family of 3 it's not enough. I understand some couple don't have an allowance as it feels like a parent child relationship rather than marriage etc but say if your husband gives you money for yourself too every month you can save and do whatever. Me and my husband are going through a very difficult time ATM and talks of separation are happening. I need more money but at the same time, he should be giving more for our child