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FIL and my marriage being in tatters

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tictac86 · 04/03/2019 08:16

Sorry its a long one. So my fil has moved to the town we live in after months in a MH ward. At first he moved into my two bed house with me, dh and 10 year old dd. Dd gave up her room and slept in with us on the floor. We were renovating so had no working space downstairs.
He expected me to do everything for him, I did as I was lead to believe he couldn't do much for himself. The situation went on for two months and I ended up staying with my sister as it was to much and I had no space at all. Considering I was getting over a small break down with no support I found it all very hard.
Dh found fil a property to rent private as he gets a shed load of benefits due to playing the system for 30 odd years. We were called round to go to the shop for milk and bread when the shop Is a two min walk from him. I also work and dd has a full timetable, plus the renovation. He wastes nhs time with made uo ILLNESS so he can claim more benefits and get people yo feel sorry for him.

So recently he has gone to our local public house and made friends, all seemed good as he was making the effort. Until he goes on the bus into a large town with a lady he met in the pub ( a friend of mine but a lot older than me) and manages to walk round and get drunk. Now I feel he was taking the mickey out of me and my efforts as he was able all along to do it for himself with support. We had a family meal out and he brought the rest of the family drinks but claimed it would cost to much to buy ours, which were soft drinks. After all we have done. My husband thinks I'm being unreasonable by not wanting to help him and only interacting when i need to. Help please there is more too but this is long.

OP posts:
MortyVicar · 05/03/2019 19:03

Good for you Flowers

tictac86 · 05/03/2019 20:26

So Saturday he is taking my car back as he paid for it. So I won't be able to get to work or get my dd to her clubs. Funny how his ex wife was left everything and he paid for everything when he was shagging his dds friend. Just me he treats like shit then. I don't have the money to buy another yet and will have to leave my job. I don't have anywhere else to rant without feeling guilty. Why did I ever trust him? Has he planned things to slowly use them to control me?

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Pigflewpast · 06/03/2019 10:47

You need to get advice. Can you get to Citizen Advice, or see a solicitor ASAP. I don’t know what online or phone advice there is but find some, woman’s aid?
He is knowingly removing your ability to earn a living, not only stopping your dd going to clubs but removing your ability to financially support her. You need advice fast.

M4J4 · 06/03/2019 10:56

Who's name is the car in, OP? He can't take it if it's in your name

Pigflewpast · 06/03/2019 11:02

That’s a really good point.
Keep any texts etc showing his unreasonable behaviour, you may need them in future.
Sorry I have no real advice but really suggest a solicitor or cab, woman’s aid etc to find out your rights.

SnuggyBuggy · 06/03/2019 11:12

The phrase get your ducks in a row springs to mind

Gardenowl · 06/03/2019 12:26

Whose name is the car in? It doesn’t matter who paid for it if it is in your name

Mummyto2munchkins · 06/03/2019 13:29

I was about to comment and say bite your tongue and refuse to help FIL as you don't have time to as has shown signs he can cope for himself..

I've just read about your car.. How an earth has it even got to that... Also if you're expected to care for FIL (which sounds like that's what he wants) how are you getting there? Or are they using the car situation to get you to care for him? Bribery if you like?

I have a very similar FIL so I know how you feel!

BingLiveisRubbish · 06/03/2019 13:31

DO MOT ALLOW HIM TO TAKE THE CAR!!!!!! If you're married then it's half yours! Get a clamp on it ASAP!!! ThanksThanksThanks

BingLiveisRubbish · 06/03/2019 13:31

*NOT

tictac86 · 06/03/2019 17:43

I'm home and tak3n control of the situation. He is being manipulated by his dad and is sorry. The car was a comment in anger but I will for sure be photo copying all docs as it's in my name and I signed everything.

I have told him that if our marriage and kids don't come first I'm not will to sit and discuss trying to get over this. I said i will not come second to his dad and if he continues to care for him then I will not be picking the slack at home. Also I'm upping my hours by 10 each week and he needs to take over some house work in respect to this. I have the only key to the car but they gave us a spare that doesn't work so I'm guessing it's the wrong one. I will put that on my keys and keep the real one safe. I trust him though. You guys are amazing and kind, also patient and very helpful. If only mn was always so loving xx

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LunafortJest · 06/03/2019 18:43

Are you saying your husband apologised to you and didn't take the car and is back home?

Gardenowl · 07/03/2019 15:43

great OP, well done! Flowers

Good for increasing your hours too and taking control.

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