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if stbx leaves the country, will i be able to get my divorce?

post #1 of 12
Thread Starter 
i'm pretty sure the answer is yes, if he just fails to respond, it still happens. but . . i'm just in a weird place at the moment! he's attempting to make plans to move to a foreign country (not permanently, just on a work visa) where some friends of ours are. talking with them about it openly on facebook (i know, i know, i shouldn't be reading his fb stuff but i'm glad i found this out!) . . . and telling others that certain things need to be wrapped up within this brief (imo!) time frame before he moves half-way around the world.

it boggles my mind, as a parent. i can't imagine leaving your kids like that, just because, just on a whim.

he probably won't do it, because he's always making big plans, he's all talk and no action. but still. it amazes me that he's considering it. of course, a part of me would be overjoyed - for myself - but mostly i would just be sad for my kids.
post #2 of 12
They never seem to amaze, huh? I bet he won't follow through with it, not unless he has someone else paying his way and arranging all the logistics.
post #3 of 12
Ironic moment. My friend was just telling me how her husband decided he has a calling and is now in some 3rd world country. He just left his daughter and went away. But he sends the 3 year old 2 dozen red roses and candy.... Now maybe it's just me, but that's a lover's gift, not a gift from a father to a daughter at random... But hey, whatever. He's got a few screws loose anyway.
post #4 of 12
I think the law must function in the same way where you live...if you petition for divorce and the other party doesn't show up or present a notice of appearance for the proceedings, then you can petition the judge to proceed by default and get the divorce faster (which is what I did).
post #5 of 12
You know, sometimes I read posts on here and my eyes just bug out because I just cannot wrap my head around what the heck these guys are thinking?!? Who in their right mind would ever think that it would be a good idea to move halfway around the world and abandon your child?!?

I really don't even know what to tell you. I hope he gets his head on straight? Seems like an impossible hope though.
post #6 of 12
I wouldnt put put it past him as a meens to create drama with you.
post #7 of 12
It's true that you can get a divorce (faster) if he doesn't appear, but some judges will drag it out... (it still will happen)

AND if he cannot be reached to even FILE the divorce, then you can notify him, BY PUBLICATION (like in the newspaper) and the divorce goes quickly and generally goes your way, since he didn't reply.

HTH

blessings
post #8 of 12
{forum crashing}

Oh man! This could be a very convenient way to get the divorce and custody agreement how you want it.

I do agree that it sucks that he would do this to your children.
post #9 of 12
Thread Starter 
he called me tonight and told me all about it! i just hold my tongue. several years into our relationship, i figured out that i was never going to be able to get him to see the light on anything by talking about it. i'd just let him proceed with his half-baked ideas, find out it's hard and lose interest.

for my kids, yeah, wth? can you imagine saying, "oh, you go ahead and raise our kids - i'm sure they'll be fine" and walking away for a year or two or forever?
post #10 of 12
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Originally Posted by doubledutch View Post
for my kids, yeah, wth? can you imagine saying, "oh, you go ahead and raise our kids - i'm sure they'll be fine" and walking away for a year or two or forever?
Is there a smilie to show the world revolving around your stbx's head?

So sorry.
post #11 of 12
Since he's told you about it now, could you scratch together the cash to for an uncontested divorce asap? If you agree on everything, they're pretty simple and quick. Work with his big plan (boy do I know about those! I married Mr. Big Plan!) and use it to your advantage to streamline things.

I don't know the whole back-story, but seems like this could be useful to get things resolved!
post #12 of 12
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Originally Posted by StephandOwen View Post
You know, sometimes I read posts on here and my eyes just bug out because I just cannot wrap my head around what the heck these guys are thinking?!? Who in their right mind would ever think that it would be a good idea to move halfway around the world and abandon your child?!?
My husband wanted to do that for a year, when our children were 18mths and 5mths old! He couldn't understand why I was so upset! Looking back I should have let him!!!
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