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Should I Move Out or Should She? 

I feel as if I am not the one in the wrong and that she should move out.

Am I blinded by selfishness? Anger? Emotions?

We have three kids (boy / girl twins that are 8 & a 6 year old daughter).  My wife is the one having the affair and although she insists she has stopped, I continue to confront her lies.  January and February were the most difficult months and the time when I decided enough was enough.  Since, we continue to put on a good show for family, friends, and those in the community (school / baseball & soccer fields).  We are civil with each other but with much awkward tension. We act more like roommates.   The stay home mommy has found a part-time job now working three nights a week.  This was something we had agreed to knowing that she will most likely be the one moving out.  Of course she is not earning enough to support herself month to month.  She continues to delay our most serious talks (what and how to proceed with the divorce process) because she will come across looking really bad.  She can't afford rent and does not want to live with her parents.  She will say that she wishes it all go away and regrets her decisions over the last two years, however, her actions tell a different story.

 

I don't feel that I should be the one to move out away from the kids, supporting payments on the house, car, and additional rent when I was not in the wrong.  Am I blinded & selfish?  What is best for me? The kids? 

We have agreed (thus far - actions will speak louder) to work together with the goal of keeping a healthy mommy & daddy relationship despite our deteriorating husband & wife relationship and I do have reason to believe we are capable of doing so. 

 

I suggested a July 1st move out date.  This will allow us the month of July to help the kids adjust before starting school Aug. 11.  

 

Should she move out or should I?

 

 

by soccerhewitt  26 Posts 

Posted on 6/11/2009 11:09 PM
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I would consult with a lawyer.  TX is a no fault state with the exception of adultery and cruelty.  My husband had an affair and the lawyer asked me ALOT of questions about our situation and he came up with stuff that I would never have thought of that we could use as leverage because of the affair.

I'm sorry you have to go through this.  It's awful, I know.  My kids are older but regardless of age it's always difficult.  My prayers are with you and your family.
by flutterby   829 Posts
Posted on 6/13/2009 11:21 AM
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again I think it would be best to get an opion from an attorney so you know your legal rights. I am just mentioning this from hearsay.. I have no legal knowledge.
by rpg   39 Posts
Posted on 6/13/2009 11:07 AM
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I agree from a principle point of view she should move out. BUT, you asked for the divorce( makes no difference because IN is a no-fault state and most likely her adultery has no bearing in property settlement except for dissipation of martial funds to the bf and no bearing for your exposure to spousal mainteinance if you are the higher earner. I know it's not fair..)  and if she is primary caretaker she will have a very strong argument on staying in the house and the getting temp orders for support until the divorce is over. Your run the risk of her getting a order for execlusive use of the martial home if she wants to get mean.. not that she will because alot of time guilt gets them... Her fault make no differance in the eyes of the court in the financial terms. it may affect custody if she had the bf round the kids..
by rpg   39 Posts
Posted on 6/13/2009 11:04 AM
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I agree with cherbear, she should be the one to leave. You have done nothing wrong and she has. She brought this upon herself and you sound like a very responsible parent. Good luck and remember things will get better with time.
by Foster   10 Posts
Posted on 6/12/2009 7:02 AM
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soccerhewitt,  first i want to say how sorry i am for your pain.. i guess you would have to see who gets what in the divorce.. if you are able to take care of the 3 kids on your own, then you should stay.. you are right about one thing she is the one who cheated..the  only thing i can say is keep it clean.. dont fight in front of the children... they will suffer much more.. i know for a fact.. my ex called the police on me in front of my children because he did not want my daughter to go to girlscouts.. just keep it between you and your stbx..

good luck..  ((((HUGS))))


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by cherbear   5182 Posts
Posted on 6/12/2009 12:35 AM
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