slc987

Eight years

I am just interested in getting opinions about the situation from other LDS people. I have a fantastic attorney. Alimony? I have been my children's primary care taker their whole lives. If anyone was to pay alimony, it would not be me, but thanks.

Utah actually doesn't have, "legal separation". We are still legally married to the fullest extent.

I actually have moved on, appropriately. Counseling, time to myself, focusing on my children. Understand, I do not wish to reconcile with my Wife. As far as bad mouthing, I have never bad mouthed my children's mother to them. She on the other hand, bad mouths me to the Children constantly.

Hi folks, I'll try and keep this as brief as possible. Looking for opinions and input on this situation. In April of 2013, my Wife and partner of 9 years and I separated. We have two young children. Even before we physically separated, she expressed her desire to re marry one day and start a, "new family". She was very sure this would happen. Four months after separating, she began dating a return lds missionary. After three months of dating, she introduced this Man to our Children, on Thanksgiving, without my knowledge. One week after Thanksgiving they were engaged to be married. Since that time, my (still) Wife has had this Man in our Children's presence almost every day that our Children stay with her and has involved him in most family activities. (Side note,: children are with me the majority of the time) This man's family enables the relationship and they are all active members in the church, most of them with callings. Although we do not communicate much, my Wife and I do attend most appts and school functions. She does have an engagement ring but does not wear it in my presence or at work. The only information my Wife has provided me with about this man, which hasn't been much, was when I've asked. Over the past 10 months, I have tried to get her to allow me to meet this man, since they are planning on getting married and he spends a lot of time around my children, she refused. Ultimately, I am concerned for my Children. Their Father and Mother separated and their Mother became engaged (while still married)in the same year. This is still all very new to them and I fear what the future will bring because of the poor choices that have been made. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and may heavenly Father bless you and your families.