Divorce?

I have been married for a year and a half. And the entire year, it has been a disaster. We have our first child, who is 8 months old, and now another one on the way. I do not have any love for him what so ever. I have worked and supported him the entire time we have been married, because he claims he cant find a job. I know that times are hard, but is it really that hard to rake some leaves or something to help me pay the bills? He sits up in my house and watches my TV and if I say something to him, such as, “get a job, bum” he tells his family and they all jump on me. His grandma has even made threats to some of my family members about calling my job and causing me problems. I have kicked him out over and over, and he is very aware that I have no love for him, but he will just not leave. In ways, he makes things easier because I don’t have to find a baby sitter (I work evening shift) but I’m just bottom lined miserable. I’ve even went as far as to tell him that he can take everything.. the couch, tv, everything that I have worked for… even up to stripping the panneling off of the walls, but he will just not leave. I’m afraid that if I file for divorce, he will leave with my little boy and I won’t be able to see him until after the court process is over. I’m definitely up for critisism on this, but I would really like to know where to even start?

Answer #1

I have totally no idea what too say because I have not got children or been married but if a divorce makes him see sence.. just sit down and talk too him heart too heart talk about what you both want in the future tell him where everythink went wrong.. make sure he knows he can still see his children and tell him you will keep in contact for the children.. if he then refuses take things then further.. wish you all the best in the future you and yyour children… try not too be too hard on him after all he still might really love youu x

Answer #2

dummy you had a child with this man you shude have thout abut that before my parents are devoced and its tarable you shude only devorce him now if hes on drugs(the illegil kind) if hes unfatefull or if he harms you or the child plus mabey thow its unlikely he may not be abel to find a job if you do devoice make him pay child suport my father ows me and my brodther over a hundred grand good luck ps he seems stupid you mite want to try perswacev force

Answer #3

as the mother YOU have legal rights to your child, not him. find another babysitter and kick him out. you do not need him. you say leave and if he does not you call the cops. if he tries to come back call the cops on him again. after 3 times it is considered harrassment and you can file for a temporary restraining order. and remember change all the locks.

Answer #4

TALK first: I advise that for one afternoon, you leave the kids with a family member and the two of you should concentrate on your relationship. You can both do this by voicing your opinion on your current situation (you being the only one working, him at home, the involvement of his family members w/, other issues, etc) you should give your cents and he should give his cents so that you both may reach a common ground. Arguments may arise, but remember that whatever he says and whatever you say are only your opinions…each of your own truths. After that, you reach the common ground by asking yourselves, how can we make things easier for one another? How can we make things fair for our children?… etc. If he really has been having trouble finding a job, maybe you can help him find one… whether he wants to work or not since you are expecting and you would need his income.

If you really want him gone: The issue concerning your fear he will take the kids during the divorce process should not be in your mind after you both have had your chance to talk about the issues at hand. If you still have the fear, then this remains an unresolved matter…are you interested in marriage counseling??

After reaching a common ground, you will be able to decide whether a divorce at this time is right for the both of you and your children.

if he has been psychologically or physically negative in any way to you or your child and you have unresolved differences, then you can get a temporary restraining order. If not, then a restraining order is not the solution [if you are considering a restraining order].

This is your child’s father so reach a common ground with him. Whatever you decide, you must keep a solid foot on your ground for you and your children.

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