What is the name of your state? Virginia
Me and my wife separated briefly at the beginning of last year. Neither of us ever filed any type of paperwork and I eventually moved back into my house after about five months. I recently found out that my wife is involved in an affair with another man and that this has been going on under my nose for about a year now. She is openly admitting to being in a committed relationship with this guy and to top it off she wants a divorce and she will be moving in with him along with our kids. She is basically gonna stick me with the mortgage and totally leave me with all the expenses and shack up with this guy. This guy has had several convictions including marijuana possession, assault and battery, driving suspended and tresspassing on school property at night. What do you think the chances are of my wife getting away with this? I realize that I can't control who she is with but it seems to me that if she is committing adultery and planning on taking my kids into this guys home she should be the one inconvienced when it comes to child support, etc. I have no idea what to expect from a judge in this matter. I am sick to my stomach over this situation. I have a lawyer and will be meeting with her in about a week. All I know is that I hear horror stories about fathers being hung out to dry in divorces and I don't want to be one of those men. I don't claim to be Mr. Perfect but I have been faithful to my wife, I have never been violent and most importantly I have always provided for my children (ages 2 & 5). Someone please give me some insight or advice. Thanks in advance for your help.
Me and my wife separated briefly at the beginning of last year. Neither of us ever filed any type of paperwork and I eventually moved back into my house after about five months. I recently found out that my wife is involved in an affair with another man and that this has been going on under my nose for about a year now. She is openly admitting to being in a committed relationship with this guy and to top it off she wants a divorce and she will be moving in with him along with our kids. She is basically gonna stick me with the mortgage and totally leave me with all the expenses and shack up with this guy. This guy has had several convictions including marijuana possession, assault and battery, driving suspended and tresspassing on school property at night. What do you think the chances are of my wife getting away with this? I realize that I can't control who she is with but it seems to me that if she is committing adultery and planning on taking my kids into this guys home she should be the one inconvienced when it comes to child support, etc. I have no idea what to expect from a judge in this matter. I am sick to my stomach over this situation. I have a lawyer and will be meeting with her in about a week. All I know is that I hear horror stories about fathers being hung out to dry in divorces and I don't want to be one of those men. I don't claim to be Mr. Perfect but I have been faithful to my wife, I have never been violent and most importantly I have always provided for my children (ages 2 & 5). Someone please give me some insight or advice. Thanks in advance for your help.