So I need some help. I'm in TX, a teacher, with 3 little kids. My husband is from France & shows clear preference to our oldest child. He treats me with absolute disdain. I supported him through a Doctoral program only to have him quit, meanwhile I was working the entire time. He rarely speaks to me. Is rude to me and calls me names in front of the kids. Doesn't help with the kids, only the oldest kid. The other 2 might as well be illegitimate kids. Honestly, this weekend is the straw that broke the camel's back and I am going to file for divorce and want him gone by the time school starts.
The thing is he has repeatedly said "Divorce is not an option", he doesn't want to leave "I don't abandon" (his words, not mine) & that to get me out I will need to call the police. Where do I even start with filing? I'm concerned that he will try to kidnap my oldest or refuse to sign papers. Honestly, it would be best for him to just go back to France but then again I want for my kids to have the French/EU nationality & have always pressed for him to complete it & he never does. I desperately need someone to talk to because I will start contacting attorneys tomorrow and I don't have therapy until Wednesday.
Any advice? This reads exactly like a Hollywood script. Unfortunately it's my reality 😞