When my stbx began using the word "abusive" it was a complete surprise to me. But it was a signal she was speaking to an attorney and gettign advice from an abused women's group, on how to make allegations against me to take the kids.
Me, not wanting a divorce, I got a collaborative attorney. I got my hat handed to me, and now I don't have the kids.
M 43 S14 S13 D11 D7 Divorce final: Jan 2009 Making it up as I go....