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AIBU?

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123 replies

Preggocinders · 19/03/2017 09:54

So I posted about my "d"h behaviour a week and a bit ago www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/2873095-AIBU-to-expect-more-from-dh and it opened my eyes to what was actually domestic abuse. For those who don't want to read the whole thing, he basically wouldn't allow me to speak to or see my family, controlled all the money and was horrible to my ds and wouldn't let me be affectionate towards my ds in his presence, I'm about to give birth and he treated me like a slave, didn't help me out in any way and wouldn't allow any of my family to know the baby (when he comes) in any way. LTB and my family were amazing, and so relieved.

I left and stayed with my parents for a week, and got back in the house on Thursday and he had taken all the baby's clothes, pram, car seat, travel cot, drawers, swing seat and all toys. He paid for them so says they are his. Basically left the crib and bath. I've managed to beg borrow and steal to get the house furnished (he literally took everything with him) and get some clothes together for baby. I've had no income as I'm waiting on benefit applications being processed.
So, my Aibu question...
I've said he can't come to the birth, but I will allow him to visit the baby in hospital and at my own house, supervised, and with ds1 no where near him. He says that's not good enough and he wants to take the baby away for a few hours contact a couple of days a week. My parents think he should not be anywhere near any of us, and I'm still being controlled by him. I also want baby's last name to be double barrelled with my maiden name, but stbexh says he has spoken to a lawyer and I can't do that, it has to be just his/my married name, and won't agree to it. So, given how arsey he has been with taking baby's stuff(which he won't get to use) along with all the emotional control and abuse, AIBU with my thoughts on contact should he have no contact at all til it's court ordered, or should he see the baby supervised.
No way is he taking the baby out.

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SlothMama · 19/03/2017 14:19

Well done for getting away from that abusive pig! Goes to show how little he cares for you and your baby if he's taken the babies things away. Seek legal advice, need to get the ball rolling on contact and divorce proceedings.
I read in the last post that the rental agreement was in his name, are you still able to stay there?

ItsNachoCheese · 19/03/2017 14:30

preggocinders im in scotland too and i was able to register ds on my own. I dont know where in scotland you are but is there a home start near you at all? They may be able to help you, also for baby things there are jack and jill markets up and down the country too

Janey50 · 19/03/2017 14:33

Oh OP I feel for you I really do. What an utterly selfish bastard. I'm so glad to hear you have got away from him. Regarding your baby's surname,it is NOT the law that your baby has to have his surname.You can give him your surname. I wouldn't even double-barrel it with his. Go back to your maiden name if it makes things easier,it is allowed! People who say 'it is the law' that a woman changes her name to her partner's on marriage are talking rubbish. It is traditional,not mandatory. I second what previous posters have said, you need to see a solicitor. I wouldn't worry too much about your husband taking your baby away. No court would agree to him taking your newborn baby away from you.

Fanciedachange17 · 20/03/2017 21:38

preggocinders you are sounding so much more positive. Glad to hear it. Is it safe to ask which hospital you will be going to give birth in so I could send you a little something to there for the baby? I realise internet safety is an issue but I wondered if a parcel addressed to preggocinders sent to the hospital would find you? Times like these when I wish there was a mumsnet centre to handle the passing on of things to other mumsnetters. Feel free to report if I have overstepped any boundaries.

cantthinkofausernamerightnow · 20/03/2017 21:43

You are very brave
Dont let him anywhe near you or your baby

Preggocinders · 28/03/2017 11:06

For anyone wondering, DS2 was born yesterday morning. Healthy and only a week late! Stbexh says he doesn't want anything to do with him, but this will most likely change. But I'm quite happy for life to go on just me, my two beautiful boys and my wonderful family. Thank you again everyone for the great advice and support. Bring on the next chapter!

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TeenyW123 · 28/03/2017 11:13

Congratulations Not-so-Preggo!

MrsELM21 · 28/03/2017 11:13

I'd definitely do anything with through a legal and official route, he sounds absolutely awful so I would be careful of making and 'unofficial' arrangements with him

poppy2021 · 28/03/2017 11:30

Having listened to the Helen and Rob abuse story line over the last 2 years I want to tell you that he has no "rights". He will have parental responsibility, the child is the one with the rights. www.gov.uk/parental-rights-responsibilities/who-has-parental-responsibility. Do not give him unsupervised access. If he wants access he will have to go to court.

poppy2021 · 28/03/2017 11:31

Oh and congratulations on the birth of your lo. You have been so brave

SquinkiesRule · 28/03/2017 12:18

Congratulations. Grin

TheLegendOfBeans · 28/03/2017 12:23

This:

also want baby's last name to be double barrelled with my maiden name, but stbexh says he has spoken to a lawyer and I can't do that

is bollocks. I say that with close personal experience.

To echo everyone else on this thread, GET A LAWYER NOW. If his one is willing to pander to his stupidity with the likes of the above you need to get someone QUALIFIED to fight back.

TheLegendOfBeans · 28/03/2017 12:24

Oh my god Beans RTFT!!!!

Congrats and well done xxxx

LouBlue1507 · 28/03/2017 12:24

Congratulations Flowers Keep any and all evidence your ex sends such as texts saying he doesn't want anything to do with him etc. You might need it one day! Enjoy your DCs as a lovely family of 3!

LouBlue1507 · 28/03/2017 12:25

Don't put his name on the birth certificate! That will delay him getting any parental rights!

ChrisYoungFuckingRocks · 28/03/2017 14:27

Congratulations OP Grin. Enjoy your happy little family away from the dickhead. Flowers

xStefx · 28/03/2017 14:37

Please don't let him take the baby away from you- I wouldn't trust him to bring the baby back.
I remember on your other thread where he would ignore your DS if he was in a mood with you - That's genuinely sick I think he would bully your DS too as he gets older.
I would stick to your guns, he will do his usual and probably go all out to try to take control back, so what if he has taken all the stuff, that's a good thing in a way as you can buy all your own stuff now and he cant claim any of it.
You can put whatever name you want on the cert, and cant be prosecuted for shit.
He is clinging at straws

congrats OP on your beautiful boys and your freedom xx

Lynnm63 · 28/03/2017 18:03

Congratulations Flowers

SafeToCross · 28/03/2017 18:11

Congratulations and well done for making life better for you and your children. I am no expert, but would report and if possible prosecute the abuse relatively soon, otherwise you might find youself a bit down the road under pressure to allow contact and with no firm evidence of his wrong doing.

GeekyWombat · 28/03/2017 18:37

Congratulations Preggo Cinders. So pleased for you and your gorgeous boys.

Sending very best wishes and hoping soon to be ex stays of the same mindset (and stays the fuck away!)

ohtheholidays · 28/03/2017 21:26

Congratulations Cinders Flowers

Preggocinders · 05/04/2017 06:53

Needing a wee hand hold today.. He has declined to see the baby because i need the time we agree to visit to allow me to get child care for ds1. So he says he is walking away and "thanks, but no thanks". Fine, we are all better off without him. HOWEVER his parting gift is that he says he is going to SS and telling them I'm a bad mum to get my DCs taken away from me because "I have twice as much to lose as him". I am having near constant anxiety attacks at the thought of being questioned, let alone losing my babies. I know I am a good mum, and there has never been any issues raised with health visitor or GP, so my logical mind is telling me it's not going to happen. But my post baby hormonal head is freaking out. My boys are my life and if I lost them I don't know how I would go on. My fear is he tells them something I can't disprove and it's his word against mine. Help.

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FloatyCat · 05/04/2017 07:03

Hi, there will be someone more knowledgeable than me on soon.... but my first thought is, there is no way this will happen, what is his evidence?
Do you have a diary like someone said upthread? Initiate all contact / requests by text and not verbally, and do NOT allow him access to your children at all. Flowers

Madwomans · 05/04/2017 07:06

Cinders, don't worry. Even if he does make the call, SS are accustomed to malicious reports by aggrieved exes. Keep a record of everything he's said and done. Do you think taking all the furniture and baby things looks like the act of a concerned parent or a vengeful bastard?

Preggocinders · 05/04/2017 07:06

All contact is done through text. He has no evidence, and my son is happy and healthy and obviously loved and well cared for. He is just trying to kick me when I'm down. He can't control me anymore, but he can try and make my life a whole lot more difficult than it has to be.

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