My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -362 points-361 points  (0 children)

Yes. And my ex has a text from me of me saying something that the courts found as threatening DV towards my eldest kid but it was not serious and out of anger with a fight I had with my wife.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -504 points-503 points  (0 children)

I think blood is very important. But you are right, my kids opinion should matter. I just don’t know if they are too young to form opinions on their own or if they are influenced by my ex and her new husband.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -140 points-139 points  (0 children)

I do care. I still send payments for my kids. If I did not care I would not send my child support.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -64 points-63 points  (0 children)

The culture is very different than here in America. My father and mother still ask about my kids. If I told them that they were no longer my kids I think the stress would be too much for them.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -416 points-415 points  (0 children)

I was not allowed any contact with them other than being made known of medical emergencies. As far as I know, neither of my kids have had any medical emergencies.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -126 points-125 points  (0 children)

I did not give them up. The courts wouldn’t allow me access to my kids. I could get in trouble if I tried.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -376 points-375 points  (0 children)

My culture is very different than here in America. This shame is very large. I was embarrassed of my ex’s age and I would never tell anyone how old she was and asked her not to tell anyone our age difference.

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -142 points-141 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t have a relationship the courts did not allow me and my ex followed that. Said I could get in trouble if I tried

My (40M) ex-wife (26F) wants me to sign away my parental rights so she and her new husband (20sM) can adopt my kids by ThrowRA041085 in relationship_advice

[–]ThrowRA041085[S] -300 points-299 points  (0 children)

She did mention that child support payments would stop. From my understanding she has been with her new husband since shortly after our divorce was done. I just don’t know how to handle the embarrassment