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Keeping MY home as MY sanctuary

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BurningBright · 23/12/2009 09:48

Am I right in thinking that I am under no obligation to invite DD's father into my home if I choose not do do so?

As long as I am facilitating opportunities for him to spend time with DD elsewhere, there is no reason why I should allow him into my house. Right?

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Niceguy2 · 23/12/2009 10:56

Yup, if its your home (ie. in your name only) then you can do what you like.

As long as you make DD available for contact, what he does is his problem.

However, sometimes its easier to compromise principles for what is practical (eg. if he lives far away) in the interests and wellbeing of your daughter.

All depends on individual circumstances.

BurningBright · 23/12/2009 11:24

Thanks, Niceguy.

Already compromised enormously to facilitate a relationship between DD and XP. Simply not prepared to allow him to invade the home I've buit for my girl and me.

I've been really reasonable (I think) about everything else, but allowing him to visit my house is beyond what I can deal with.

Just wanted a bit of a sanity check, to make sure that I'm not being unfair or unreasonable.

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lilac21 · 23/12/2009 22:50

I'm moving out next month into my own home, there is NO WAY my ex is stepping foot through my door. I'm not taking anything from the marital home because I don't want 'his' stuff in my house reminding me of him.

It's your home, it's your right to choose.

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