they are still paying it just not until they have equal rights like they should as a parent. also good to see you avoided answering about if the father was the parent with custody in your scenario.Seems like you just like to add 1 and 1 and get 25.
Your obligation to pay child support isn't dependent on whether your ex partner no longer wants to be friends with you.
Your obligation to pay child support is dependent on having a child to support.
Do you have a child to support?
If yes, pay your child support.
Simple.