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hard decision. need some help

lizziechmelalizziechmela
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let me start by saying my husband is a wonderful man who treats me with respect and loves me more than life.

he is bi-polar with substance abuse issues wich he denies. counseling and medication have failed. we have been together 3 years married for a little over a year

i can not deal with his issues anylonger. i feel terrible for "giving up" on him but i am miserable.

here is the dilema

he is our source of income. i worked here and there but we decided that my place was at home especially now that were expecting.

if i leave i have no where to go. family support emotionally but no where to live.

i do not want to take him for all he has because he is a good man.

so do i just stay? be miserable for the sake of our daughter?

any input would be appriciated

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Re: hard decision. need some help

  • BostonGayGalBostonGayGal member

    I don't think a court would even allow you to 'take him for all that he is worth' considering that you have only been married a year. I don't know what state you are in and divorce law varies by state, but more states don't consider alimony or spousal support until the marriage has lasted a number of years, 7 in at least a few states. 

    He will owe child support and you can file for that when the baby is born, though it can take many months to go through the court system and actually get it.

    Sounds like you need to get a job, save some money, and find yourself an apartment. 



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