I am in the middle of separating from ex. I was on maternity leave for over a year during which I said I wanted to separate. I thought it would all be over by the time I went back to work full time last month but it's not. I have always been primary carer but now that I'm working full time, he has suddenly stepped up and is looking after the kids (he has no job) - one is not in nursery and the other is in part time nursery. Will I now lose primary carer status?
I also can't concentrate at work as I'm so stressed about the separation and what my future holds. I also hate being away from my children.
Will he now be primary carer? Should I get a loan and go part time? I'm so sad and stressed. I thought I had a plan but it's all backfired.
I'm even contemplating offering to try to reconcile our relationship through counselling - family court feels so brutal - am I insane?