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Ex husband advice

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Suztay · 30/12/2024 15:17

I spilt up with my husband 3 yrs ago , we have been on good terms talking and being civil cause we have a child together. He is a alcholic so for the past month he has been told to not drink when my son is there he has been no too bad but just over a week.ago my ex mil picks my son up has him a few hours then drops him of with his dad he walked in and asked if he had been drinking , he replied no but had been she shouldn't have dropped him then . So my ex mil just opens my door and walks in ti my house every week going to a lawyer to see if I can stop it. Xmas day my ex husband came to see my son his mother took my son to her bit to see if santa had been to her house ,she dropped my son of and didn't leave a gift for my older son who has been a part of that family for 23 years I think it's shocking not getting him a present this is the first year its happened . Tried speaking with the ex to say its unelectable behaviour ,he turned it on me by saying why would they get him a present when he doesnt buy them.one . Just didn't have my back trying to turn it on me. Go back a further 4 years his sister called me a bad mother ex never questioned it either. So I'm now going to go to a lawyer regarding access for my son.but don't want my son going full weekend to these nasty people

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DustyLee123 · 01/01/2025 07:30

If the ex MIL walks into your house, just lock the door. It’s safer to lock your door anyway.
And if your older son isn’t your DH’s child, they don’t have to buy him a present. It would be nice if they did, but no need to.
What contact arrangements do you have in place?

Justsayit123 · 01/01/2025 07:34

Why do people not lock their front foots to prevent anyone walking in….!!!!

52for2025 · 01/01/2025 08:09

Lock your door. Accept that ex MIL isn’t buying a present for your adult child who has never bought him a gift. I doubt he is bothered by it.

What has what your SIL said about you 4 years ago got to do with your child seeing his Dad? Either his Dad is capable of looking after him or not. Is he?

Dolamroth · 01/01/2025 08:11

No need to see a lawyer, lock the door.

Pumpkinpie1 · 01/01/2025 08:27

Your older son is an adult. He has chosen not to give presents etc to his dad , expecting one in return is entitled and none of your business- he’s an adult!
It sounds as if you don’t really get on with your Ex MIL so it’s unclear if you are feeding off each other . Lock the door , be polite , sometimes honey works better than vinegar.

As for your younger child his safety is paramount. But if it’s more annoyance about your H treatment of his older son ……?
Then think again.
You seem to harbour grudges OP , his sister’s comment was 4 years ago . As parents there are times we can all do better.

I can’t see why you are muttering about court when things seem to have been reasonably amicable .

Azandme · 01/01/2025 08:32

How old are your children?

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