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Stepvice's picture

Hello, my DH has been giving me guilt trips for wanting a divorcing since I married him. I am currently in process of trying to divorce and he keeps telling me stuff like he can't let me go, he refuses to sign the papers and his life is falling apart. I separated from him already but he keeps calling crying and stuff throughout the day. It's causing my divorce to draw out and costing me tons of money I don't have. He's now stalking me and my family members I'm sitting scared he's gonna go crazy if I leave the house. I don't know what else to do I never wanted to be the mean person in court I just want to move on with what's left of my life and he's making it difficult. 

The backstory is he has a kid (5) from an ex girlfriend who i just recently saw matches the symptoms of golden uterus syndrome perfectly and is very toxic and abusive even to her kid. My DH continues to play into her toxicness and doesn't do anything about it. She treats me horrible wanting my name to stalk me telling my DH she doesn't want her kid around me cause he doesn't know me. Saying she could take him back to court for more child support since he has 2 people in his house. SS would spy on us lie saying someone hit him when they didn't, he has an attitude about everything, gets in trouble with other kids and for some reason he pooped him self 5 times the one month he actually came over. I don't know if that's normal for 5 year old but he gets it everywhere then goes and sits on the couch without cleaning anything. Not gonna lie it was very traumatizing for me to see POOP on the couch yikes.

The BM always had cps on her it seems since I've known my DH. She moved to Tennessee last year and DH kept calling periodically to keep in touch. A few weeks ago he got a call from CPS in other state saying that SS was taken into custody since BM was doing drugs, drinking in front of kids (she has 2 including one with a different guy) they said she was neglecting them, the house was filthy, etc. She's trying to get them back but apparently she has a history of this I'm recently finding out. It happened 4 times over the past 5 years. DJ is trying to get ss back and bring him with him to keep him only 4 months then send him back to BM.

That's where I decided to start the divorce I literally can't take anymore of the constant chaos. It's like a circle of chaos that won't get better and BM and DH don't seem to care to change or help the SS who is very clearly being affected (he ran away twice from school in the last year, attacks others kids bullying, left the BM house to go to supermarket across the street to buy himself a toy at 3am by himself and was brought home by police THREE times) I've told DH that is not normal to go to store by yourself in middle night at 5 and he said it's not my business that SS is strong and independent like himself (DH). He literally gets an attitude with me saying "mind your business". He just gave BM 2000 dollars to help out and get her life together even though ss is in cps custody. He still has a tattoo of her name on his chest, he always gives her money including paying some bills and car insurance. He paid for her to go see family, a plane ticket, for Thanksgiving.

At this point I don't even get annoyed or care I just want a divorce and he won't give it to me. I literally feel like a slave here. He calls me bad names just cause I don't want to be here anymore he keeps cussing at me. He pushed me 4 weeks ago cause I said I wanted a divorce telling me I'm a pos and that I'm selfish. I left after that and haven't seen him in person since. I told my attornies they said cause I didn't file it with police etc it will be hard to prove. I'm just stressed out. I feel like he's putting all his problems on me. He even said he wouldn't try to get ss unless I stayed with him. It's crazy cause he's very manipulative and is very good at coming off as a "good guy" he hid alot of his history with BM from me. He keeps downplaying everything and is hateful and crazy when I say I want to leave. I don't know what to do anymore I feel like I can't do anything my attorney says she's trying to file but I haven't heard anything. He's still calling leaving voice-mail crying telling me he can't life without me and crap.

JRI's picture

Others will give you good advice and details about restraining orders, domestic violence shelters, etc.  But my experience with my ex was similar with the threats and stalking.  Please take your situation seriously and do whatever is prudent to stay safe.  I never dreamed that my easygoing, good looking ex could turn violent but he did.  I ended up charging him with assault and that was after he kidnapped my son and held him hostage.  I've realized since then that big life changes can drive people over the edge, like my ex.

One thing I can advise is to cease any and all contact with him.  It feels unkind but really it's the kindest way once you've made up your mind.  Good luck.  Stay safe.

Rags's picture

First off, he isn't your DH. So stop calling him DH.  He is your X.  And... why are you having any contact with him at all?  Cut him off.  Stop playing footsies with him and put him in his place.

Not wanting to be mean in court is just an excuse for pussy footing around.  Either end it.... or commit.  What you are doing is torturing you both. Worse, you ar stringing him along.  If I had not read your entire post, I would call you cruel.

However, this guy is an X enmeshed jackass.  So, re-key the locks, put him on the curb, and quit farting around with excuses about how he won't give you the divorce.  Most states are no fault and a signature isn't necessary. The CO  establishes the divorce.

Shit or get off of the pot.

IMHO of course.

Winterglow's picture
  • First off, block his number(s) and email(s). There is no reason for you to talk to him at all so stop that right now.
     
  • If he's stalking you and your family, document it, get the proof and go to the police immediately. Stalking is a crime. Nobody should live in fear.
     
  • BM is irrelevant to your divorce. Ignore and forget. FWIW, she doesn't get to decide who her ex sees with his son and she cannot go after you for more child support. 
     
  • If he's refusing to agree to a divorce, here's an article that explains how to deal with that in your state - https://rotharmelshanks.com/obtaining-divorce-when-spouse-wont-sign-divo...
     
  • If he ever puts his hands on you again, go straight to the police!

justmakingthebest's picture

Really and truly this is simple. You are already separated. You have a lawyer draw up divorce papers, have him served and set a court date. 

Block his number and stop engaging in the stupid drama. If you are done, you are done. Just set the court date and things WILL happen. Even if he doesn't like it. He doesn't have the power to stop this process. 

ESMOD's picture

I think your decision to divorce is a good one.  With that EX.. he is going to likely end up with full custody of some messed up kids. It will be a long hard road for you if you were to stay.

But, yes... block him. only communicate through your lawyer.  Ask your lawyer's advice on divorcing someone who is dragging their feet.  Shoot.. you could try to bribe him to sign the paperwork... my DH basically did that with his EX.  it was cheaper than drawn out laywer fees.

ndc's picture

I agree with prior posters.  Block him.  Do all communications through lawyers.  Get restraining orders (and have family members do the same) if he is harassing you or them.  Ignore the BM - she is absolutely irrelevant.  If you're divorcing your STBX, why in the world would you care at all about her?  Do you have complicated finances or a lot of property that should make things difficult?  Otherwise, let the lawyer handle it and you willl eventually be free of him.  In the meantime, you're separated, so ignore him and call the police if he gives you any trouble.

TheAccidentalSM's picture

I've just read your first post from 2020.  After all the red flags and great advice you were given you went ahead and married this man.

Please don't take this the wrong way but I'm going to be blunt.  We all told you to get away from this man 2 years ago and we are telling you the samething now.  Leave.

Once you have left, it is time to look into some therapy to help you to understand what you should be looking for in a good adult relationship.

Dagoat's picture

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TheAccidentalSM's picture

You are now stalking someone on an anonymous blog...

Dude.  Let it go.