<prompt> Human: For some quick context: In February 2014, my family found out my father has been cheating on my mother for almost a decade in a terrible 20-year marriage with online dating. Hes never been the best father, as he would angrily yell at my older sister, my older brother and I due to a terrible temper. June 2014, the divorce is final. In July 2014, my mom and I decided to leave Florida due to unhappiness. Brother enlisted in Navy and went to South Carolina, sister and dad stayed in Florida. Fall and Winter 2014, emotional time adjusting in Wichita, KS. I got a job at a restaurant that I very much like. Very tight budget for my Mom and I, yet living pretty comfortably in a nice apartment complex in a beautiful area. Mom has an administrative job at downtown hospital. Heres where all the alimony stuff starts coming up. December 2014, my dad borrows 500 from me and has a promise to pay back by April 2015. My mom hates this that I 16 then had to help them at all. January 2015, constantly trying to help my mother out in any way I can with groceries and gas. Stressed out about how much he would pay this month. February 2015, I turned 17. My dad pays less than required as usual, but my Mom makes due by lowering certain bills. Then, this past weekend beforeMarch hit, my mom and him talk on the phone about the whole alimony dealThe Alimony DealMy mom and dad talk and of course, he says he cannot pay the required 850, and is only able to do 700 for March. My moms fine with it and emotionally accepts my offer of 150 to compensate. Now we know damn well he can afford it, as my sister lets us know - in secrecy - that hes always going on dates with women and spending money on useless things. But if we confronted him itd throw my sister under the bus. The day after that ordeal about the 150, he only deposits 600 into her account, and she stresses the hell out! She calls him crying and he says We agreed on 600 So now I had to pull some cash out and make my contribution this month to a total of 250. My dad is fundamentally manipulative of others and presents no shame about me having to help with bills. My mom doesnt want to get a lawyer because we dont have the money for it! We have no emergency fund either so Im extremely nervous! My dad is ordered by the court to pay forward 850 every month and he has failed to do so yet. My mom does not want him to go to jail, nor do I. We really need some financial security because weve been so stressed lately. Its a real punch in the gut when your own mother cries to you because she is forced to ask for money from my sister and I. Didnt want to ask my brother What should we do? What are some legal options that are best for both parties? Is this illegal if him? Please help, I am beyond stressed and my grades are falling.  <response>: The financiallegal advice: Your mom should be telling the divorce court about this. They can garnish his wages directly before they make it to your dad. She should start keeping track of the money that is paid.Also, take this post to rrelationships or family, or even an in-person family counselor because your mom needs a lot of emotional help right now. 