My goal now is to GAL, and take control of my finances. I bring in 75% of the family income, but my W has always handled the family budget. When we got married it seemed to make sense. She worked in the mortgage industry, I was a scientist, and she actually made more than me. Over the years my career improved beyond expectation as I climbed the ladder of success, but she didn't advance more than a few rungs until her industry collapsed and she became unemployed in 4/2009. I realize that I just sat back and allowed her to assume responsibility for the family budget and over time she probably resented me for it.
She's been out of work for two years, has taken a total of 3 classes towards a nursing career, and she thinks she is going to go out 3 times a week and spend my money while I sit home with the kids? I can easily divert my pay to another account which she doesn't have access too and completely control the family budget. If she wants to put gas in her car or go out with friends she can come to me with her hand out and say please.
Me 46 W 43 M 17 S 14 D 11 ILYB 9/2010 EA began July/August 2010 ? PA began Nov/Dec 2010 ? I began DB in Jan 2011 I filed 7/12/11 Kids and I moved out 7/30/11 I'm in it for the kids and me.
