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Legal rights to kids if splitting up? Not married

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harvester77 · 12/09/2017 10:15

Hi I have 3 kids and my other half said some nasty things the other day of we split up them he will take the kids and say I'm mad. I'm not but I have had mild depression it's never interfered with my parenting. In fact was before kids and was down for a few weeks after birth. He mentions other girls all the time so I bought it up in conversation and he grabbed me really hardi, it hurt I thought he was going to hurt me. He owns the house and I gave my flat up to move away with him. Yeah I know don't say it please. My eldest isn't his although he calls him dad and my two youngest are. He also said I'm a danger when we argue but I look after them really well. I am the shell of a woman I once was. I'm beginning to think it's not his exes at fault when they split but him. He really hurt me but I've no where to turn to. I used to work and drive now dependent on him for everything. I don't think he has chested and says he is loyal but he cheated on an ex bit said she done it first. I'm quite sad as no one in this area to turn to. However saying all that I can't fault him as father he is great but it I split with him I want custody too but he says I can't have it and he will fight me got it. He has money you see. Thanks

OP posts:
harvester77 · 13/09/2017 14:50

My eldest calls him dad and they have a great relationship. Doesn't know his real dad. It would be joint custody yes and he knows it.

OP posts:
Quartz2208 · 13/09/2017 16:49

The court can give rights yes but technically he does not have parental responsibility unless he has been given it.

In this instance I suspect the OP is saying that it would be detrimental to her son for him not to be seen as the others

fairyofallthings · 11/10/2017 19:09

You don't need to work full time after having children, there are plenty of women who don't and don't get a raw deal from the law or financially as long as you have an excellent solicitor - I was a SAHM and got a very good solicitor and got an extremely good settlement as a result. I wouldn't recommend a full time job until the issue of who the children live with is resolved.

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