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Divorce/separation

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DD wants me to divorce DH

421 replies

NewCyanFox · 01/02/2026 18:18

Hi all. Welcome all thoughts here as I genuinely am torn about what to do. Sorry this is long. Background: been married to DH for 20 years, and I have a DD (27) from a previous relationship. We have a DS (21) and he has 2 older DDs in their 30s. My DD, I will call her Abby, lives with us. She is Autistic and has ADHD, and has had mental illness health problems in the past, including OCD. DS (Billy) is at university, is nonbinary but not out to their dad, and attempted suicide last year although is now on medication amd seems stable.
DH and Abby have a volatile relationship. This has come to a head today over some shoes. DH has insisted Abby can't leave her shoes in the front hall. Abby says she needs them there as a reminder when she leaves for work. There are usually 3 pairs. He told her to move them and she didn't so he left them outside her room. She has seen this as another example of him not wanting her in the house. She put them back. He has now sent her a message saying he wants nothing to do with her. This is not the first time he has done something like this. For example, we can't have anyone round as he goes into a frenzy about the state of the house. I can't have a bath without him complaining about me using gas. He says no-one except him does anything in the house, yet he is retired and I still work full-time. Abby wants me to divorce him and says he is verbally abusing her and doesn't want her here. I dont know what to do!

OP posts:
TomvJerry · 03/02/2026 19:00

miss79guided · 03/02/2026 18:31

You can NOT do EVERYTHIN all at once
> imagine tryin to eat an elephant (HUGE thing)
What would you do ?
> You WOULD make the elephant (HUGE thing) SMALLER
Cut it; elephant (HUGE thing) INTO smaller bite size pieces - legs, ears, trunk ...
When you HAVE eaten all of the pieces - you HAVE eaten the elephant (HUGE thing)
It is THAT simple
To your issue the pieces of the elephant include (but not limited to), somewhere to live, furniture, social ...
> First you need a place, somewhere to be your home
Charity shops ARE available to populate a home WITH furniture - cost effective
Decide the area you want to live - then work from there
> area you want to live - IS another elephant - eat that elephant
links to transport, services ...

Space Ghost GIF

Welcome to planet Earth. I know you understand but have you considered the person reading your post?

miss79guided · 03/02/2026 19:27

euff · 03/02/2026 06:46

Legally and financially it is quite likely better for OP to divorce than separate.

Opinion ONLY
> More importantly - what about the bit on the side IF do divorce?
If ONLY separate first - the bit on the side CAN be moved - into a better position

FloofyKat · 03/02/2026 20:51

miss79guided · 03/02/2026 19:27

Opinion ONLY
> More importantly - what about the bit on the side IF do divorce?
If ONLY separate first - the bit on the side CAN be moved - into a better position

You still here repeating your garbage ad infinitum? Please go away.

OP, I hope you find some clarity about what your next steps might be.

Keroppi · 03/02/2026 22:01

Please just report them omg how annoying i hope they get banned soon!

Hope OP okay

miss79guided · 03/02/2026 22:18

only need to divorce if ready to marry - if NOT marryin (somebody else) why divorce ??
Separate - divorce is only required if, marryin somebody

StarChamber · 03/02/2026 22:24

Pollqueen · 01/02/2026 19:07

She's 27 if she doesn't like the way your house is run then she should move

Maybe the shitty husband should move.

pinkyredrose · 04/02/2026 11:43

miss79guided · 03/02/2026 22:18

only need to divorce if ready to marry - if NOT marryin (somebody else) why divorce ??
Separate - divorce is only required if, marryin somebody

It's quite ok to be be single and happy you know.

Woodfiresareamazing · 04/02/2026 11:44

pinkyredrose · 03/02/2026 18:49

For crying out loud, can't you write coherently?

I think this person had shown pretty clearly that, no, they can't write coherently. And in fact that they are batshit crazy.
Hopefully they will get bored soon and move on ...

LucyLoo1972 · 04/02/2026 17:02

Woodfiresareamazing · 04/02/2026 11:44

I think this person had shown pretty clearly that, no, they can't write coherently. And in fact that they are batshit crazy.
Hopefully they will get bored soon and move on ...

they have been writing strange thigns in answer ot my posts also

FloofyKat · 04/02/2026 20:41

Keroppi · 03/02/2026 22:01

Please just report them omg how annoying i hope they get banned soon!

Hope OP okay

I did report.

miss79guided · 04/02/2026 21:52

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pinkyredrose · 04/02/2026 21:59

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Whatever you say love.

miss79guided · 05/02/2026 08:03

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NoWeddingHats · 05/02/2026 08:19

miss79guided · 03/02/2026 22:18

only need to divorce if ready to marry - if NOT marryin (somebody else) why divorce ??
Separate - divorce is only required if, marryin somebody

Why do you keep missing off the gs in ‘ing’ words? Just curious. ‘Marryin’ etc.

miss79guided · 05/02/2026 08:33

pinkyredrose · 04/02/2026 11:43

It's quite ok to be be single and happy you know.

Indeed - SIMPLY separate
> divorce is ONLY needed TO remarry

The official, legal way to separate in England and Wales while remaining married or in a civil partnership is by obtaining a legal separation (or "judicial separation"). This involves applying to the court for a formal order, which is different from a divorce because it does not end the marriage or allow you to remarry

Official Legal Separation Process

  1. Fill in the Application: You must complete Form D8S (for judicial separation).
  2. Submit to the Court: Send the form along with your marriage or civil partnership certificate to the HMCTS Divorce and Dissolution Service.
  3. Pay the Fee: The fee for a legal separation is £415 (less cost than a divorce)
  4. Receive the Order: Once processed, the court will issue a "decree of judicial separation," which acts as a court order setting out the terms of your separation.
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justasking111 · 05/02/2026 09:17

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Perhaps alcohol consumption

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StarChamber · 05/02/2026 09:39

This needs nonsensical derailing is unfair on the OP and those who thought they were participating in a discussion about the OP’s issue.

StarChamber · 05/02/2026 10:23

StarChamber · 05/02/2026 09:39

This needs nonsensical derailing is unfair on the OP and those who thought they were participating in a discussion about the OP’s issue.

I must have been sighing so dramatically that I managed to type nonsense myself!

‘This nonsensical derailing …’ that should read.

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