Hi,
my wife and I separated and she moved out 5 months ago. We have a 5 year old daughter. We did not get legally separated or anything like that, it's just that she moved out and started renting a house by herself. Our daughter stays with her 5 days a week, and she is with me over the weekends.
Recently, I noticed that my ex is drinking wine, while the child is asleep upstairs. She used to do that while we were together; even though I did not like it, I did not really mind because I knew my daughter is safe since I was not drinking. However, now my ex is drinking and I am concerned about the child's safety. My ex does not get drunk; however, she certainly would not be able to drive a car for instance should anything happen to the child.
I said to my ex that this was not acceptable and that I could take my daughter overnight if she wants to have a bottle of wine; however, I was told to mind my own business, and get out of her house.
Has anyone got a view on this, advice etc...Perhaps I should get a solicitor; however, since I am paying mortgage on my own I would hardly get one.
Thanks
my wife and I separated and she moved out 5 months ago. We have a 5 year old daughter. We did not get legally separated or anything like that, it's just that she moved out and started renting a house by herself. Our daughter stays with her 5 days a week, and she is with me over the weekends.
Recently, I noticed that my ex is drinking wine, while the child is asleep upstairs. She used to do that while we were together; even though I did not like it, I did not really mind because I knew my daughter is safe since I was not drinking. However, now my ex is drinking and I am concerned about the child's safety. My ex does not get drunk; however, she certainly would not be able to drive a car for instance should anything happen to the child.
I said to my ex that this was not acceptable and that I could take my daughter overnight if she wants to have a bottle of wine; however, I was told to mind my own business, and get out of her house.
Has anyone got a view on this, advice etc...Perhaps I should get a solicitor; however, since I am paying mortgage on my own I would hardly get one.
Thanks