Dark Star
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If you don't want people's opinions, then stop airing your problems out on a public forum. Why did you bring this out in public, anyway? Why not just notify the people that you owe parts to via phone or PM? Are you hoping for another donation from the EB community or something?
I don't know what your situation is, but I do know from personal experience that child custody/child support issues are very touchy and emotional. I have a step-daughter. Her biological father was pretty much non-existant for the first 5 years of her life. Not having your bio father around for a large part of your life tends to wrench on emotions.
Perhaps I am a jerk for saying it, but if you owe back child support, then I am glad that they are sapping your bank accounts. I get pretty riled up when the subject of "not paying child support" comes up. Before I married my wife, she was a very hard-working single mother. But, some times were hard for her and she actually needed some financial help. I don't really have any remorse for people who don't take responsibility and skip out on supporting their children. IMO, I think that you should definitely sell your Bronco and start making some BIG strides toward paying off what you owe.
I agree. Ben, my friend, you have found your daughter again, making amends. The gov caught up, they now want their money, ok. You just acquired a newer car, so reliability should not be an issue. The Bronco at this stage is just a "toy", should be sold, money hidden away for the "what if factor". You have stated before this that even with the new job, funds would be tight for a while, now they are going to dock your pay, so funds will be even tighter. What will happen if you get hurt? what if you need new tires? Brakes? radiator in the newer vehicle? There are a bunch of other "what ifs" that can be stated, but you should know that by now (Hey, got a new trans, it went out, got another, it went out, need a driveshaft, DSL & phone got shut off, clothes for her "she's growing like a weed", shoes, school books, lunch money, movies, need I say more).
Sell the Bronco, take the money and hide it away so the gov can't get it. If in a couple of few years things seem to be going smoothly, take the money out and buy another rig and start all over again, building it (this time with the enjoyment of doing it with your daughter).
just my $.02
DS