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  1. OP's husband refuses to work, so OP went to college to escape financial instability, relying on student loans and accumulating $20K in debt
  2. OP, despite working 40 hours and facing financial struggles with a single income for six people, is discouraged by her husband from seeking overtime or a new job
  3. OP faces a disagreement with her husband over childcare and feeding choices, leading to frustration and a desire for divorce
  4. OP's husband consistently refuses to take the kids to activities, make doctor appointments, or cook dinner, leading to frequent arguments
  5. OP and her husband, four years ago, had their house bought by her late father-in-law and husband jointly. They also bought a house for her brother-in-law, and they pay the property taxes and electric bill for it
  6. Despite the houses being paid off, the OP bears the financial responsibility for both properties
  7. Despite the OP taking on loans for their teenager's braces and a toddler's hospital bill, her husband prioritizes renewing his medical marijuana card over their child's orthodontic appointment
  8. OP's husband, formerly an alcoholic, has displayed verbal and occasional physical aggression
  9. Overwhelmed by financial burdens and enduring verbal abuse, the OP expresses a desire for divorce
  10. OP, living far from family, seeks advice on her options for a divorce and potential relocation with her children
  11. OP hopes to recoup her financial investments in the property for a possible down payment on a new house post-divorce
  12. OP is uncertain about her financial future after divorce
  13. Here's the comments of Reddit users:

Struggling Wife Seeks Advice As She Contemplates Divorce From Husband Of 16 Years, But He Is Holding Her Financial Hostage

Behind a seemingly normal family home hides a story of tough times. The wife, a hardworking mom, is dealing with a husband who refuses to work, money problems, and the scars of a troubled past. As she thinks about divorce, it's not just about feelings; it's about legal and financial stuff too.
The house they live in is in her husband's name, although she shared money when they bought it and has paid every bill for it. So if she leaves, she won't know where to go.
Want to know more? Keep reading as we unfold the layers of this real-life story, full of challenges, decisions, and the search for a better tomorrow.
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OP's husband refuses to work, so OP went to college to escape financial instability, relying on student loans and accumulating $20K in debt

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OP, despite working 40 hours and facing financial struggles with a single income for six people, is discouraged by her husband from seeking overtime or a new job

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OP faces a disagreement with her husband over childcare and feeding choices, leading to frustration and a desire for divorce

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OP's husband consistently refuses to take the kids to activities, make doctor appointments, or cook dinner, leading to frequent arguments

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OP and her husband, four years ago, had their house bought by her late father-in-law and husband jointly. They also bought a house for her brother-in-law, and they pay the property taxes and electric bill for it

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Despite the houses being paid off, the OP bears the financial responsibility for both properties

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Despite the OP taking on loans for their teenager's braces and a toddler's hospital bill, her husband prioritizes renewing his medical marijuana card over their child's orthodontic appointment

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OP's husband, formerly an alcoholic, has displayed verbal and occasional physical aggression

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Overwhelmed by financial burdens and enduring verbal abuse, the OP expresses a desire for divorce

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OP, living far from family, seeks advice on her options for a divorce and potential relocation with her children

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OP hopes to recoup her financial investments in the property for a possible down payment on a new house post-divorce

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OP is uncertain about her financial future after divorce

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Here's the comments of Reddit users:

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Have you ever faced a challenging decision like the OP's? What advice would you offer someone navigating a complex relationship and financial hurdles? Share your thoughts or personal experiences in the comments below—we'd love to hear your insights and offer support to those going through similar situations.
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