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Dh is leaving me.....(long, sorry)

265 replies

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 15:12

my dh and i have been together for 10 years, we met when i moved just a few doors away from him.
he was single after a marriage break up and i was a lone parent with 2 kids aged 4 and 2.
we didnt move in together for 3 years, then we bought a house on the same estate and married in 1999,i can honestly say that we were blissfully happy, we were comfortably off as i worked full time too and he told me on our wedding day that it was the happiest day of his life.
i broached the subject of us having children together and he said he didnt want any, he was happy as things were, however in june 2000, he changed his mind and i was pregnant a month later.
thats when it all started going down hill, i had a dreadful pregnancy, suffered from hyperemesis, in the first 5 months and then spd, then i was induced and had a difficult birth as ds was 9lb 7 requiring heaps of stitching as i had a 3rd degree tear and then ds stopped breathing and was rushed to special care.
after that i developed pnd and the first year of ds's life was spent in a blur and my marriage suffered, we also sufered finacial setbacks as due to my depression i couldnt return to work as early as id hoped. then just as i was starting to feel good again and things were getting back on track, i fell pregnany again with dd(i had a coil in), and although i didnt suffer with the pregnancy and birth etc, i developed a balance disorder after she was born, a blood clot in the leg, then later a blood clot to the lung, i have gone on to lose 2 babies, one at 16 weeks and one at 23 weeks in oct.
subsequently, my marriage just seems to have fallen apart, i have gained 4 stone since i married dh and i sensed that he didnt really find me attractive.
he starts a new job in a week in wales, which was supposed to be a new start for us as it meant i could go back to being near my family, but i would have to stay here and sell the house.
last night he told me that he didnt think he loved me anymore, just like that, he said he hadnt been happy since ds was born 5 years ago!
he confessed that he had fantasised about slkeeping with my neighbour and said he didnt find me attractive anymore.
he said he has stayed as he loves his kids but cant cope with my balance disorder either and also said that he thinks having children has ruined our marriage.
he said when he goes on saturday, we will be seperated and ive got to fend for myself.
i havent stopped crying all morning from worry(im not sure how i feel about dh), ive got 4 kids, im recovering from pneumonia and hes going and leaving me with no money. i feel very depressed, i cant think straight.
sorry for the really long post.

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wannaBe1974 · 17/01/2006 16:31

Space so sorry to hear about this. I don't know you but just wanted to say sorry anyway.

As you are married you are legally entitled to 50% of any assets from the marriage. that includes the house, any savings, and it even includes a pension if he has one. He also has to pay maintenance for his biological children, I know that it's 15% of salary for the first child but not sure after that - would have to look at the CSA's website.

You should get some legal advice as to whether you're entitled to anything else.

Good luck

SleepyJess · 17/01/2006 16:31

Do you think we need another thread to discuss Practical Ways To Help SpaceCadet?

WideWebWitch · 17/01/2006 16:31

It makes me want to cry every time I hear about yet another spineless fuckwit of a man doing a runner and leaving a mother with no money or help

WideWebWitch · 17/01/2006 16:31

It makes me want to cry every time I hear about yet another spineless fuckwit of a man doing a runner and leaving a mother with no money or help

WideWebWitch · 17/01/2006 16:32

Sorry, I do feel strongly but didn't mean to post twice!

motherinferior · 17/01/2006 16:33

Take one of those posts as mine, WWW.

Gizmo · 17/01/2006 16:34

OK next practical point

Take photocopies of all crucial domestic expenses and accounts - both joint ones and those in his name. If you have access to any of his bank account, insurance and pension details - photocopy them.

Basically you need to get a good idea of what his assets are at this moment in time and where they are. Will make it more difficult for him to plead poverty.

Am enraged on your behalf.

sunchowder · 17/01/2006 16:35

If the Paypal account is in your name, I would be happy to send something to you until things are sorted, I believe lots of us would. I am here in the US, so it is the most practical for me. I feel terrible for you SC.

bundle · 17/01/2006 16:35

and me. why kick a woman when she's standing up, huh? just trample right over her when she's sick.

Bugsy2 · 17/01/2006 16:36

yes, me too. It is horrible being made to feel so vulnerable.

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 16:37

wannabe1974, i dont think we have any assets apart from the house.
gizmo, thankyou, i may take you up on your offer.
tbh, i knew this was coming, thats why i was panicking so much apbout paying nannyk.
i dont know what anyone can do to help tbh, if that doesnt sound daft, id like to be someone else, somewhere else right now.

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SleepyJess · 17/01/2006 16:37

Yes, if MANY of us could just send a LITTLE than might help a bit! I love the way MN does these things when people are in need. I have not always been in a position to even help a little (ie miles over o/draft limit!) but I am briefly in the black slightly...!

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 16:38

well gizmo, he doesnt have a pension but will do with this new job.

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spacecadet · 17/01/2006 16:38

his i meant.

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wannaBe1974 · 17/01/2006 16:41

Space whose name is the house in? would it be possible to sell it and do a runner with the proceeds? Oops that's my evil streak coming out but I actually know two women who actually did this! the one was a complete bitch and the guy was devostated, but the other was beaten up by her h for years and they were on the verge of divorce and she managed to clear off with the proceeds of the sale of their flat - good on her! I know I shouldn't necessarily condone doing something like that, but if he's not prepared to give you anything then it's something I would consider very seriously.

Aloha · 17/01/2006 16:41

Make sure you do have every financial document in the house photocopied and with a solicitor ASAP. So very angry on your behalf. he's such a sneaky little coward

Gizmo · 17/01/2006 16:43

Not sure about position re assets acquired after the breakdown of a marriage. This is why you need a Rottweiler lawyer!

May I make a suggestion? Are you well enough to drive right now? If not, then I can squeeze a few hours out of my working day late on Thursday pm and give you a lift to Ely or Cambridge, if you can find a lawyer for a consultation. Will also take your DD somewhere fun for a hot chocolate, if you reckon a) she'd tolerate it and b) it would help you concentrate more on your solicitor.

Perhaps some MNs who have been here before could make some suggestions about things you need to ask a solicitor when you first see them?

LadySherlockofLGJ · 17/01/2006 16:44

Spacey

Mars has emailed you.....

wannaBe1974 · 17/01/2006 16:46

no sadly assets aquired after a break-up do not count, and as this pension does not as yet have any contributions it is worthless anyway. have a friend who is a family lawyer - he gave good advice to a friend of mine when she and her h split.

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 16:46

house is in both names.
tbh, i will be glad to see the back of him, the way he behaved over my pneumonia was evidence enough that he didnt care, while mumsnetters showed concern, 2 visited with flowers and meals and one sent a get well card, dh did nothing, no support, concern, sympathy, zilch.

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Gizmo · 17/01/2006 16:47

That's the spirit!

But still, what a load of bloody stress and hard work at the worst possible moment.

Bloody, BLOODY man.

Ururupuin · 17/01/2006 16:48

My first question would have to be
Can you help me screw the basterd for ever penny he has got and then some?
followed by
can you recommend a jeweller cos i want his balls for earings?

but it sound like he hasnt got any....

doormat · 17/01/2006 16:48

accidently pour bleach into the washing machine when just his clothes are in there
less packing I spose

spacecadet · 17/01/2006 16:50

gizmo, i havent driven yet, but i do actually have to go to an appt on tbursday(hospital) at 1pm,so wouldnt be able to, but can any other day, if you are about next week i might ask if you wouldnt mind comibng with me, im guessing that i should be entitled to legal aid?

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wannaBe1974 · 17/01/2006 16:50

in all seriousness, taking revenge by destroying possessions etc could actually make your case worse if you're trying to claim as much settlement as possible. you have to be seen to be the nice guy, if h disputes any settlement claim then it will go to court and the courts take a dim view of people to take revenge on their exes.