booberry23
Apr 14, 2009, 10:01 AM
I had asked a question similar to this previously, but some things have changed.
My family moved to Texas 6 months ago. Things have become increasingly worse with my "wife" & I. I say "wife" because within this last year or so she informed that her divorce to her previous husband had not been finalized until 3 or 4 years after we were married. We are splitting, but she insists that we do not need to file for a divorce because our marriage license (in CA) is void. However, an attorney here says that our marriage will stand in court due to the length of time being together. I don't know what to do.
Also, I am moving out of state to return & be with family and friends. I have none here, and she makes my life a living hell. She does not (more like will not) work or help pay any of the bills. However, she refuses to leave and wants to stay here with the kids. How will leaving the state, even if it's only for a few months, effect a custody hearing? I would love to have my kids with me, or at least have physical custody of some, but I don't think a judge would split up the kids. I'm the one who pays the bills and supports them, why shouldn't I have custody?
My family moved to Texas 6 months ago. Things have become increasingly worse with my "wife" & I. I say "wife" because within this last year or so she informed that her divorce to her previous husband had not been finalized until 3 or 4 years after we were married. We are splitting, but she insists that we do not need to file for a divorce because our marriage license (in CA) is void. However, an attorney here says that our marriage will stand in court due to the length of time being together. I don't know what to do.
Also, I am moving out of state to return & be with family and friends. I have none here, and she makes my life a living hell. She does not (more like will not) work or help pay any of the bills. However, she refuses to leave and wants to stay here with the kids. How will leaving the state, even if it's only for a few months, effect a custody hearing? I would love to have my kids with me, or at least have physical custody of some, but I don't think a judge would split up the kids. I'm the one who pays the bills and supports them, why shouldn't I have custody?