ACJ, first, let me say that I am really sorry this is happening to you and your son. I cannot even come to any understanding that someone would ever want to force their children to take sides. This is the utmost in selfishness. And, this may provide minimal consoling but your son will realize some day what happened and will resent his father for keeping the two of you apart. Expect that you and your son will be very close in the future.
In my situation, what you described could very well happen. The challenge I face is that I may not be able to control my Ds choice. Knowing her, I believe we will remain close. If my D learns of some of my Ws current hidden choices, she will more than likely head home (my house).
I have never heard my W speak ill of me to her family or to others we know, although negative statements could have been made to her friends she has made post-decision. I am aware, from my W, that she didn't like how negative her attorney spoke about how I could be taking advantage of her good nature.
ACJ, I won't say it won't happen because it very well could. I can only pray that everything will work out for the good.
And, please, do not take this response as to avoid giving me your advice in the future. You have given Cinders and others great advice and I don't want to miss out on that.
Me:56, W:51 D:26,S:24,S:22 Married:18 Bomb 9/27/06 Separated 11/27/06 Divorced 10/6/08 Leaving it up to God