Yours, Mine, Ours. Family Finances And Tithing Implications

[canard78]

This is a false conundrum. Bro Evens, because he has full lawful authority over his money says to wife, I know that we've always treated our money together. But this is money that is increase to me, so I am going to tithe it, which means I will pay 10% of it to God through the church, when I get it each paycheck, before it flows into the joint household accounts. It is the covenant I made with God, and I need to honor those covenants. I understand that you don't like this. So what would you like me to give up otherwise to help you feel better about my doing it? If you want me to not ever spend any personal money, that is a sacrifice I will make. If you want me never to eat lunch at work, that is what I will do. I will make the sacrifices you tell me will help you accept this choice. (And not a word about Bro Evans asking for a divorce.)

Wow. So the couple have sat down and agreed that one will work and the other will stay at home full-time with the kids. 'Sis. Evans' has made the sacrifice to not pursue a career and instead devote her life to the children. 'Bro. Evans' is working full-time to provide for the family. But you still feel Bro. Evans has first and final say over how the money is really spent.

Under marriage law, isn't the money considered as 50:50 even though he earns it?

[canard78]

What ever happened to the partners thing? I have some real sympathy for your wife.

I might be wrong, but I think I once saw Calmoriah refer to 'RPN' as a 'she.'

[ERayR]

I might be wrong, but I think I once saw Calmoriah refer to 'RPN' as a 'she.'

Well that being the case perhaps I should edit and present it as spoise

[canard78]

Well that being the case perhaps I should edit and present it as spoise

Either way, I agree that his/her implied level of dogmatism is a not what I would consider to be conducive to a positive relationship.

[ERayR]

Wow. So the couple have sat down and agreed that one will work and the other will stay at home full-time with the kids. 'Sis. Evans' has made the sacrifice to not pursue a career and instead devote her life to the children. 'Bro. Evans' is working full-time to provide for the family. But you still feel Bro. Evans has first and final say over how the money is really spent.

Under marriage law, isn't the money considered as 50:50 even though he earns it?

Facts and circumstances, state by state. In a community property state generally yes.

[Calm]

As already noted there is provision in the program to print the receipt jointly.

Doesn't matter to me though, God knows that I support full payment of tithing by my family members and it doesn't do anything to my callings or TR so why should my name be needed to make it official?

I am glad the option is there for those it matters to, though.

Edited August 7, 2013 by calmoriah