Seeking Advice About Getting a DIVORCE

Updated on February 16, 2007
R.J. asks from Euless, TX
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I need to know if any divorced mom's out there that knows a way to get a divorce for an inexpensive cost. I am considering divorcing my husband of 1 year and 5 months. We have know each other for 9 years. We have a 6 1/2 year old daughter. Her dad wants her to live with him, which I have no objection of. I moved here in Euless, TX back in September of '06 because my husband's job transferred him here. I am originally from St. Louis, MO. My whole family is there also. If I get divorced, I am thinking about moving into a shelter so they can help me get a place or move into a two bedroom apartment where I live now so the rent can be cheaper and my kids can stay in the same schools. I get SSI supplemental payments for my son's which is $1,246.00 per month. I am also going on a job interview for a company called Citigroup Financial Services on Feb. 5. I don't have a car because the one I'm driving now is in my husband's name but if I have to catch the bus or a cab, I will. I really want to end this whirlwind of a relationship. We argue at least twice a day! We have 5 children living with us too, 2 are mine and 2 are his and we have one together. I don't even feel sexually attracted to him anymore. He always disrespects me and usually in front of the kids. Also, he complains about everything I do or say and I am through with it. Please give me some useful advice on what I should do next. Also, I constantly tell him we need to go and get into a church and try to change what we are doing because what we are doing is not working but he never takes the initiative to do almost anything and I'm not that kind of person. I need someone who is motivated and more spiritual and is a father figure to my two boys who desperately need it. My husband will disapline them or tell them when they are wrong but when it comes to spending quality guy time with them, he does nothing. Also, his two son's just got in trouble for bringing a be-be gun to school and the other one drove a friends mother's car without the mother knowing, by the way he's 16 years old, and their dad only talked to them! No punishment or anything! WOW!! HELP!!

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E.T.

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I think you guys needs some counseling, not a divorce. The things that you are describing are totally fixable as long as both of you put in a little effort.

In my opinion, there is NOTHING worse than going through a divorce with children. If you think you have chaos now, if you think you feel overwhelmed now, divorce isn't likely to change that. If you think you fight now, you will most likely continue to fight just as much when divorced.

Do everything you can, try everything you can, leave no stone unturned and THEN think about divorce.

Seek out a counselor and read the book "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate" by Gary Chapman.

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T.O.

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R.,
You might want to consider marriage counseling or if he won't go, counseling just for you. It sounds like you're totally overwhelmed and you're hoping that a divorce will end the chaos, but I don't think it will. You and your child are forever tied to this man and you might as well try to make it better.

There are plenty of counseling places that will charge on a sliding scale, I've seen some posted on this site before, especially churches that have qualified counselors.

It sounds like you're suffering from the chaos of the house, which makes me wonder why you would want to leave your daughter with him.

Make your life better for all of you. Try counseling before you give up.

Good luck on the job interview.

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J.W.

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R., my husband is a divorce attorney. If you still need advice, send me a private message and I'll put you in touch.

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A.

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Ohhhh, R.! Don't give up! Marriage is hard. You and I are walking in the same shoes right now. What you described is exactly what I'm going through and how I feel, too. You are not alone, and you need to know there is hope. I truly believe God redeems marriages like yours and mine.

All you can do right now is take care of yourself and pray! I have enrolled in a women's bible study that provides childcare through our church; I am reading a self-help book, and building a support group around myself of Godly driven women, whom are married and have already walked in my shoes.

Let me know how I can help. Please call or email me. Say and meditate on the serenity prayer!!

In Him,
A.
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J.C.

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Well R. I hope your interview goes good and I feel for you But I think you can find a resonable place for the money you get Just have to search...If you need any help with that let me know...also u can file on ur own if yall agree on everything? also there is legal aid for you as well.....I hope all goes well....

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