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My ex and I coparent 50/50 week on week off. We are amicable and have comfortably shared family occasions together since our divorce. I have a new partner and she is very uncomfortable with the circumstances. She doesn’t understand that I am prioritising my children anytime we do anything together. I have no interest in getting back together with my ex. My new partner thinks our dynamic is inappropriate and also disrespectful to her. Is she being reasonable?
Glen at 06.02.2025 12:48:09
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Soon to be divorced in Northern VA
My wife is in the process of filing for divorce from me. We have been together for 15 years and have three kids together. I have little friends outside of our core married friends and have no idea how to live life without her and without my kids. I am looking to chat or meet with someone who has been there already.
Frank at 28.02.2023 18:19:45
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question-about-property
Where does a man move to during separation and then divorce? I earn a modest salary and pay a mortgage on the family home (12 years married with 3 children). My wife is a stay at home mum. Toxic relationship, everyone anxious, adversely affecting us all including the children and their behaviour. I need to leave. But I want to make sure I know what I\’m doing before I take this step. I have the option of moving into parents house but would rather not of course. It\’s not exactly conducive to me getting on with my life and eventually forming a new, loving relationship to show as a positive example to my children. The last thing I want to do is sell the house – I believe the children should stay with their mum in the family home. And I don\’t expect a court would rule that anyway. However there\’s no way I can afford to rent a place and continue to pay the mortgage as well. So am I just stuck here in a really uncomfortable situation as I suspect thousands of others are? Any suggestions gratefully received.
Pascal at 05.08.2018 8:02:07
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Need Help: Explaining reason of divorce to my 5 year old son
I am a female Muslim and divorced with mutual consent when my son was 2 year old. Reason being, we never had sound relation which broke when he was not supportive and not ready to handle child responsibilities. Now he is 5 and I would like to share him the reason for divorce. I know he is very small to understand but i want to satisfy his curiosity, slowly and gradually that why his dad is not staying with him. He is in Sr. KG and many times asked to explain my family. I understand that he has to face such situations when he grows up and mingles with school mates. Therefore, I would like to ask in what way and what I should explain to my child so there is no issues related to his mental health and he remains happy. Also I would not like to say negative things about his dad. Please guide. Thanks a lot.
maazre at 05.07.2018 8:02:07
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