That really does not sound fair at all for you to be put in that position. It is not your responsibility at all to make sure your Dad pays his support IMO.

My parents were divorced since I was a baby and my dad didn't want to see me or have anything to do with me after that. Mom moved out of Florida to Colorado when I was still a baby so I really have no memory of him. But at one point later on he was made to pay child support. It was $100 a month and when I was old enough and responsible, Mom gave the check over to me totally each month in order to get things I needed and sometimes maybe something I wanted. I used it mostly for clothes and necessities. I have always really respected that she did that, though I'm sure some kids wouldn't have been so responsible with it .

She worked for Child Support Enforcement though for many years, and if the other parent was not paying support, they were supposed to report it to the Child Support office who would then take legal action if necessary. You, or even your Mom, should not have to work directly with your father to get him to pay.

I'm sorry to hear you are in such a stressful situation and it just has to make you feel really down and out. I wish the best for you and hope you are able to get out of that situation soon.