Kristine Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 How do you tell a man that is genuinely descent that you want a divorce? I know for the sake of my son (his step-son) I need to divorce him, in addition to the fact I don't love him in a romatic way. I never did but I thought I could grow into love with him because he's a descent guy to me. He doesn't want a divorce. He acts much sweeter and nicer whenever I indicate anything about a divorce. The situation: I quit my job in accounting/finance to stay home with our daughter. My parents knew I was making a mistake, my husband was laid off shortly thereafter (2nd time in our 4 year marriage). I'm now working towards a real estate license, my brother knows someone in mortgage that I could probably go work for. However I haven't passed the exam because I need quiet time to study. My husband likes to start fights with my son whenever I'm trying to study. I can't leave him home alone with him to go to the library, until I'm certain my son is in bed, then it's closed. Social services is involved and my husband is on 2 years probation. I thought they would eventually be able to get along. Wrong. My then 2 year old son told me upon meeting him that he didn't like him. I really should have listened (he's 9 now). My problem(s): Need a job/income. To stay or go with 2 kids, 1 that's in school. - Can I file when we still live together? Breaking up my 2 year old daughter's family, this breaks my heart because they are so close. Where to live? How to support myself and two children? My husband is in therapy and anger management, however he has a long way to go. I just don't know how to proceed. I'm really overwhelmed. Link to post Share on other sites
Pocky Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Although it doesn't appear that you're in an abusive relationship (since you didn't mention it) you may want to check out your local non-profit organizations for women. Since some help to remove women from abusive homes, they may be able to give you some contacts that will assist you in figuring out exactly what you need to do to move out and file for divorce. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kristine Posted November 19, 2004 Author Share Posted November 19, 2004 My husband doesn't abuse me (my son does), but my husband has lost his temper with my son and ultimately kicked him. My son has some major anger problems, but that's an entirely different subject. Link to post Share on other sites
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