I thought separation would have been as simple as splitting the home and coming up with a reasonable parenting schedule that benefits the children and going our separate ways.
However, instead I was quickly served documents (which I received while in the car with my son). They contained a multitude of harsh accusations and untrue statements.
She makes nearly double my yearly wage and has more assets and is asking for full custody.
A month prior she grabbed me and shook me while screaming in my face. As per my lawyers advice I included this in my response to her served documents.
Unfortunately, she includes claims of verbal abuse towards her as well as saying I am hurting the children emotionally and causing them physical symptoms. She claims, “you just don’t see it how I do”. This is also her argument when she removed them on more than one occasion and significantly limited my contact with them.
We currently live separate but apart and she is trying to obtain exclusive possession of the matrimonial home. I admit there was some heated discussion/arguments prior to it ending and it seemed to subside while boundaries were being set. Neither of these instances are consistent with any of our past behaviour over 16 years. We also were really great parents together and very supportive and loving towards our children (9,10).
I am at a loss and am wondering what I should expect as we are beginning the court process soon. The thought of losing time with my children this way is terrifying to say the least.
However, instead I was quickly served documents (which I received while in the car with my son). They contained a multitude of harsh accusations and untrue statements.
She makes nearly double my yearly wage and has more assets and is asking for full custody.
A month prior she grabbed me and shook me while screaming in my face. As per my lawyers advice I included this in my response to her served documents.
Unfortunately, she includes claims of verbal abuse towards her as well as saying I am hurting the children emotionally and causing them physical symptoms. She claims, “you just don’t see it how I do”. This is also her argument when she removed them on more than one occasion and significantly limited my contact with them.
We currently live separate but apart and she is trying to obtain exclusive possession of the matrimonial home. I admit there was some heated discussion/arguments prior to it ending and it seemed to subside while boundaries were being set. Neither of these instances are consistent with any of our past behaviour over 16 years. We also were really great parents together and very supportive and loving towards our children (9,10).
I am at a loss and am wondering what I should expect as we are beginning the court process soon. The thought of losing time with my children this way is terrifying to say the least.
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