Hi All!
Bit premature creating a Mumsnet (we are trying) but I wanted to seek advice for my friend who would struggle to write a post herself.
She has a 3 year old DS (Dear Son?) and lives with a partner - she works whilst he looks after him and sometimes his own child from a previous relationship.
The relationship hasn't been in a good place for quite sometime and she wants to leave but it's not quite so simple.
Firstly, she can't afford childcare on her own and she wants to have DS.
Secondly, She wants to stay in work, she loves her job and been in it for many years - like a 2nd home to her!
Thirdly, she is worried he will try and keep the DS although he has no job/income doesn't claim benefits and not worked for a while - she pays for him in everyway possible.
What is best for her to do? It's sounding impossible for her to keep her job and DS on a sole income - it doesn't help she doesn't have access to a car (but can drive) and not a lot of savings.
I've asked about her moving back with parents but she really rather not but that's the only way I see it happening - she is also doesn't want to kick him out on his arse (although I'd quite like to see it) as he has nothing.
If you want my honest opinion, the guy sounds like a waste of space sponge who doesn't do nearly enough.
Any thoughts at all?