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Divorce advice

9 replies

Rainyeaster · 15/04/2025 22:32

Sorry, its not really an AIBU so please don't be mad, this topic seems to be busier than the others for replies…
I am seriously considering leaving my husband. He is never home, never supportive and I am the only bread winner. I have fallen out of love with him and i think I did so three years ago when I found out he had been messaging other women, when I was at a very vulnerable stage in my life. The only thing is I am terrified of the effect it will have on the children. I know full well that husband would only move back in with his parents and older sister if we divorced. I have major, major issues with his sister (my SIL) and I am scared that every time the children would go to their dad’s (his parents house) she will be there. She has previously physically assaulted my husband, is violent, aggressive and just a terrible person. I do not want this woman to be influencing my children in any way, which is no doubt what will happen. At least now if I remain married to him I can keep them safe from her but I am deeply un-happy. Any advice? AIBU for wanting to protect my children from her? Is there anything I can do? Thank you.

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Mrsmouse71 · 15/04/2025 22:34

Where is he if he’s never home?

Rainyeaster · 15/04/2025 22:45

Mrsmouse71 · 15/04/2025 22:34

Where is he if he’s never home?

With his parents sitting on his arse pretending to do some work for them whilst his mother tends to his every need (sorry I am feeling very very bitter)

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Mrsmouse71 · 15/04/2025 22:49

You shouldn’t be leaving him, kick him out. How old are the kids?

Rainyeaster · 15/04/2025 23:00

i wont be leaving… we live in my bungalo…

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millymollymoomoo · 15/04/2025 23:02

It’s not your bungalow

its a marital asset to which he is entitled to live in and get a share of asset

and if you earn more may see him get a higher share

have you had legal advice ? I would first

Rainyeaster · 15/04/2025 23:06

millymollymoomoo · 15/04/2025 23:02

It’s not your bungalow

its a marital asset to which he is entitled to live in and get a share of asset

and if you earn more may see him get a higher share

have you had legal advice ? I would first

No i haven't yet, would there anything I could do about SIL legally?

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Rainyeaster · 15/04/2025 23:07

millymollymoomoo · 15/04/2025 23:02

It’s not your bungalow

its a marital asset to which he is entitled to live in and get a share of asset

and if you earn more may see him get a higher share

have you had legal advice ? I would first

Thankyou for that insight as well x

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millymollymoomoo · 15/04/2025 23:10

I don’t know legally about that. You might be able to get social services involved to assess children’s safety there but they will take time

you need legal advice re your assets and splits as he’s in a strong position as the weaker party so also check your concerns re SIL
and see what might be possible

Rainyeaster · 15/04/2025 23:11

millymollymoomoo · 15/04/2025 23:10

I don’t know legally about that. You might be able to get social services involved to assess children’s safety there but they will take time

you need legal advice re your assets and splits as he’s in a strong position as the weaker party so also check your concerns re SIL
and see what might be possible

Thank you x

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