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Is it wrong to want a divorce because of my husband's baby's mother?

jamieswanson's picture

So, when my husband and I initially met. I knew he had a 3 y/o. The kid was cute, really good and behaived until his mom found out about me. She was pregnant at the time, so there are 2 kids in the mix. She took away the kids from my husband, and was arrested for assulting him in front of them. She also called my phone over 45 time in one night (several times) to make a point that I will never be the mother of her kids. It was getting verbally and physically bad for us and the kids. So, my husband gave up custody for the sake of the children. (He doesn't know if the younger one is his, so we're finding out paternity. & the other kid, is not biologically his, but, because BM was prostituting when the 3 y/o was a baby, he claimed him in court 3 times before even establishing paternity) Well, now the kids are in CPS and he's fighting to take them in. I have absolutely no problem with the children. It's their mother that I cannot deal with. She has the older kid calling me a "bitch" and a "hoe" and other outrageous things, good thing the other kid is a little over a year so he doesn't really understand.. But, when I speak to my husband about it, he tells me it's not their fault and that they'll get over it in time. Well, I support him taking in the kids, but, with out me. I want to get a divorce because I can't deal with their mother. She's a drug addict and she's very aggressive. She is still in love with my husband, so when she had his number, she would constantly send naked pictures of herself. So, he changed his number, and attempted to file a restraining order, which didn't work, because she harassed me at work. We've had to relocate because of her, and change our numbers. I'm not ready to deal with it all over again. I feel sorry for him, because the courts won't do much for him because they have to keep some sort of contact due to the kids. Am I wrong for wanting to leave?

not2sureimsaneanymore's picture

No. Only you know how much you can take and you have every right to leave when the situation becomes emotionally or physically unhealthy. Everyone has that right. And if he wants to guilt you for it, then he doesn't love or care for you as much as he should.

thebrokenrecordmachine's picture

Q.Is it wrong to want a divorce because of my husband's baby's mother?
A. No!-not just in this situation but in any situation involving a BM/BF and kids that are not yours.
I hate to say it(I hope you wont take offence) but did your husband know-that his ex was prostituting?
This seems to complicated and too much drama-for kids that may not be his.
I hope in the future-he makes better decisions(im sure being with you is a step in the right direction).
I have to deal with a crazy money hungry BM-so that is where my harshness stems from.

jamieswanson's picture

I am so glad to know I'm not alone. She's been trying to get us for child support, and she's been including my income, which I learned is not valid in c/s cases.
Yes, he knew she was a prostitute when he met her. He has legal rights over one kid and took care of him for 3 years, so he's established a relationship with him. The kid has no other father, and knows him as "daddy". It's a mess, I'm sure anyone can agree.

How do you deal with the crazy money hungry BM??? Do you deal with the children at all?

thebrokenrecordmachine's picture

I would leave the dealings to your DH...and I would try to separate yourself from her when they need to communicate.(But please make sure your husband tells you what she is demanding).
BM has asked me direct questions, and I put all the onerous on my SO...it is his problem not mine...for instance, they recently fought in public at a McDonalds(how white trash lol) anyways, she wanted our address, SO wouldn't give it to her-she kept going on and on-so she finally asked me, I said "Sorry your going to have to ask SO"-got up and left the table...I was working at the time.

jamieswanson's picture

Wow, this is great advice. Has it been more easy to deal with when leaving it up to DH? How is your relationship with the children? Does it affect how you feel towards the kids when you don't get along with BM?

amber3902's picture

I agree, only the 3 year old isn't his, either!

>>He doesn't know if the younger one is his, so we're finding out paternity. & the other kid, is not biologically his, but, because BM was prostituting when the 3 y/o was a baby, he claimed him in court 3 times before even establishing paternity<<

Makes me wonder how he happened to come into contact with BM. Doesn't say much about his judgment.

jamieswanson's picture

I agree with the poor judgement on his part. For the past year, we haven't had contact with BM or the children. Only until NOV. because she got the kids taken away by CPS. Now he wants to step in to provide a home for them. This means potentially having to deal with a drugged out prositute.

jamieswanson's picture

He hasn't and refuses to prove if he is the 3 y/o's BioDad because he feels like the bond he has already established makes him the kids father. He has legal/ paternity rights over him because he has claimed him in CS & custody cases 3 times. I didn't know that it would be possible to take the BM out the equation legally. Is it appropriate to ask my DH to seek counseling for the children & family counseling for all of us? Or is that over stepping my boundaries?

jamieswanson's picture

It's confusing. BM's dad's ex wife has custody of them because her current boyfriend is handling the case. So, they technically are in custody of the state but, it's family too.

SugarSpice's picture

your husband is failing you by not insisting his children to treat you with respect. they will not "grow" out of it in time. he needs to do something to protect you NOW.

if he needs counseling to do this, that's fine. taking a child away from an unfit mother is nearly impossible unless there are gross abuses. courts have even allowed children to stay with their mothers even with evidence of abuse.

jamieswanson's picture

The boyfriend is a social worker. He caught wind of the case, and recognized the names, so he interviened and from there, I'm not too sure how involved and to what his actual role is in everything. The children were removed Oct. 31, 2013. So, we're establishing all proper information as of right now.

jamieswanson's picture

The reason why CPS is involved is because BM overdosed on meth in an attempt to commit suicide. She even threatened the kill all three of her kids. Oldest one is not from DH. They gave her several chances to change the living conditions and seek help, but all random checks, she was still drugged out and refused help. She believes that she is perfectly fine to take care of all kids.
CPS has appointed all three parties a lawyer (DH, BM, & one for the kids)
As of right now, they are in the care of a foster parent, and all parents involved are only allowed Supervised Visitation. Currently, we're waiting for paternity results for the youngest child so that they know where to place him. & BM is contesting the whole case because she doesn't feel like CPS has valid reasoning to place the children with a parent that is in a different state, let alone take away her rights to parent them.

The main reason for me asking if counseling would be appropriate, is because when DH spoke with foster mom, she explained that the 3 y/o is afraid of me and that I'm the reason why daddy left him.

jamieswanson's picture

Is it possible to ask for a restraining order if custody is granted? Do you by chance know?