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Am I wrong

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Rainiesmile175 · 28/06/2015 13:26

I really don't know what is happening. I have always worked full time (which included shifts) and have also tried to manage the money I earned, and as a single parent I think I did pretty well. I have now got married and had another DD. I have bad health issues and have been told that I am going to be sacked from the job I've had for 15 years because I can't do it anymore. My DH has been, for the last few months paying the mortgage and bills (he earns a very good wage) so that I can save up some money for when I am let go, to give me something to live on. I have saved a fair amount but have to pay for the car and as he doesn't drive I feel that a lot of the money will go on maintenance, tax,insurance etc. I have also paid for a college course at a cost of 3,000 and so am now worrying that I won't have enough to live on. If I mention these things he gets angry and asks what I have been doing with my money while he "gets shafted" by paying for "everything" I told him that I usually pay for things like swimming lessons and other things for the children that he is unaware of too but this doesn't bother him. He sees it that I'm making excuses about saving.......I feel that I'm going to be left without any income and will have to ask him for things like petrol or a haircut. I feel increasingly anxious at a time when I already have enough stress. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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JsOtherHalf · 28/06/2015 17:39

www.gov.uk/calculate-your-child-maintenance
It looks like you could get £204 per WEEK maintenance for the child you have with him.
As you say you are married that would be on top of any divorce settlement as regards property, stocks, shares, etc.

Vivacia · 28/06/2015 17:45

When you talk about things it does put it into perspective. I have been mulling and mulling it over for so long trying to make sense of it all that I haven't had a chance to think about what it is I need or want.

I find that too Smile

mix56 · 28/06/2015 22:22

So as you are married, your joint worth belongs to both of you equally. including any property
How does that feel in terms of divorce ?

Rainiesmile175 · 29/06/2015 11:32

It feels sad but not so scary. Maybe this would finally show him that he maybe should have respected me a bit more? Oh that sounds so bad. Confused

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mix56 · 29/06/2015 12:28

No, marriage is about partnership, he isn't sharing.
What has he been like as a father? has he helped in the home? has he supported & cherished you? does he encourage you to see your friends & family & let you enjoy any free time & pass times? has he kept his half of the deal ?

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