Abandonment Of Children Questions

[Sideways]

Re occupancy issues
Local jurisdicttional issues come into play with da facto relationships, title and possession. I would definitely defer to your lawyer on that issue, as housing crises are definitely not an issue you need right now.

As an alternative to forking out big bucks at this stage, you may well be able to get very sound advice for your jurisdiction from a community or not for profit legal service on this issue, & helping you be clear about exactly what your rights are. A centre that specialises in womens law and DV would be preferable - they will know your housing rights and likely be able to give helpful advice on some of the other issues cropping up here.

Seeking legal advice, particularly from a community centre can be very daunting. But they have seen it all before (and then some), and certainly here our community centres have a universal reputation for being incredibly understanding and compassionate. This would extend to assistant with reasonable and (more importantly) practical measures to help you protect your daughter, as well as yourself.

In situations where there is domestic chaos, many women find it incredibly empowering and encouraging to know exactly where they stand legally.

Keep being courageous:)

 

[Livy's Mom]

Re occupancy issues
Local jurisdicttional issues come into play with da facto relationships, titl...

I'm going to look into this tomorrow. It is true that after two informal chats with the pricey attorney I felt overwhelmed and not understood AT ALL. I think that has pushed me toward just letting go of everything. I still may very well do that but I think it would serve me well to do what you are suggesting.

Thank you

 

[Purplemunchkin]

Sorry I didn't see this earlier. I hope things have at settled some, if not improved.

His behaviour is not the PTSD. If it were, my hubby wouldn't be busy distracting himself now that his princess has gone home.

:hug:

 

[Olivia2016]

I think it could be PTSD-related, because I did see my husband to turn from the best father I have ever seen (children from a previous marriage, so I have no personal interest in the matter) into someone who does not care and openly says that he does not have any feelings for his children anymore (his PTSD is quite new, from a recent event). However, it does not really matter, because there is never a guarantee that the feelings will change back to normal, we have nothing to look forward to. I believe that even though it can be caused by PTSD, this only gives you some emotional comfort, but does not change the situation, you still cannot disregard everything that is happening and make peace with it. Have forgiveness in your heart thinking that the behavior may be PTSD-related, but act based on the understanding that it all is still real and needs real time resolution.