Hi everyone.
I'm new to this and appreciate, having read some posts here, that I may be having the opposite struggle to some of you....
My DS is 14 months old and my relationship with his father has now finally reached its inevitable end. It was my decision, and I know that it was the right decision, but I'm feeling quite scared about the road ahead, particularly with regards to custody.
I've said I am happy for my ex to see DS every other weekend and one night in the week. Just the thought of it makes me feel sick because I know I'll feel lost without DS on those days, but it feels like a fair proposal, particularly given his age.
My ex is having none of it, saying DS's time should be split exactly equally between us. To be honest, I don't think he's up to that (in his 14 months on this planet my DS has spent almost all his time with me, even when my ex and I were together) but he's adamant that my DS can't live with me full time because it's 'not fair' (on him).
I'm scared about him making this already difficult situation worse by repeatedly demanding my son 50% of the time. He loves him very much but I feel some of this is designed to hurt me, as opposed to a real genuine desire to have DS half the time.
We are not married and never have been. Until recently I paid for all of the childcare (he has contributed the last three months though, to be fair). Does anybody have any thoughts on how best to handle this? Anyone been in the same position?
Thank you
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EmilyD2012 · 07/09/2013 12:36
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