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Dsc moving house for the 5th time in 3 years!

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Lostinsuffolk · 09/06/2012 22:46

Ok background is swift. DP had acrimonious divorce paid off ExW with good sum to set herself up. Pays twice Csa entitlement.

ExW moved locally to begin with for 8 mnths approx then went 25miles away to nearby city. Then after after about a year moved in with bf. then 4 months later in with bf to a new home. She fell out with bf, and started seeing new bf after only 3 days for 6 months with him at the new home on and off. She then dumped him for old bf. 6mnths later and 8 weeks down the road she's had enough of old bf and announced to kids their moving again!!! DP was told by dsd not exw. That will be the 5th move in roughly 3 years. Not sure what I think about that but are there any obvious things we should keep an eye out for?

Youngest has said she's v annoyed by the moving as she hates it and doesn't sleep well at her mums, is fine here btw. Eldest is generally fed up but defends his mums actions. Not sure what we should/can do. She is staying local to her last address and has said she won't change the schools etc... Anyone been through this kind of thing that can offer advice.

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Lostinsuffolk · 09/06/2012 23:10

DP txt ExW tonight to ask I'd it was true n got a yes, things weren't working etc v relaxed answer about it all. DP said he was sorry to hear things hadnt worked out etc, but he did not want kids moved from schools etc n she agreed. DP is obviously v concerned as to what might happen next...

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nambysm · 09/06/2012 23:18

Well, at least the school is consistent. I agree this is shit, but there is probably little you can do so I would do your best to keep life at your place consistent. And lots of love...

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Lostinsuffolk · 09/06/2012 23:26

Thanks namby. It feels strange saying sit n wait but when me n DP talked and he asked what i thought, I felt that was all I could say. Didn't feel like the right thing to say... :(

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Kaluki · 10/06/2012 22:58

I've lost count of the number of times dsc have moved over the last few years. It has affected them both deeply. unfortunately there is nothing we can do other than make sure we provide a conatant stable home environment while they are with us.
Luckily they haven't changed schools but It's still unsettling for them
His ex has said this is the last time but I don't believe her. She is prone to moonlight flits! Sad

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