Dear PAO,

My former live-in partner is complaining that I am depriving my non-marital child of support because I failed to grant her demand for an increase in financial support. I explained to her that I cannot grant the increase because my salary is just enough for me to survive. She allegedly had information that I am receiving substantial transportation and housing allowances from my employer, and adding these allowances to my salary would make me capable of granting the increase. She claimed further that mere deprivation of support is already a punishable act. Am I liable for abuse by mere allegation of deprivation of support? Are my allowances included in the determination of support?