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Dear All, I am sorry to be a pest but I have more information to put out there in hopes someone can give me some good advice on behalf of my daughter. On November 21, 2011, I posted about the behavior of my son-in-law while he was attending A school and his rejection of my daughter etc. He put them into over $6600 in debt, told her to give the baby up for adoption etc. She contacted the chaplain for advice and it ended up that he was sorry and she moved to Groton the middle of January. The baby was born February 17, 2012 but, because of the earlier behavior, his chief decided he was not sub base material and he became classed “undesignated airman”. On February 29, 2012, he was sent to Pensacola for schooling (my daughter thinks for 1 month). I went up to help my daughter (she had a c-section) on February 22, 2012 and left on February 28, 2012. He left the next day and she was by herself. He appeared to have totally turned over a new leaf and was happy to be a new dad, etc. I wanted them to have every chance so I took out a loan and paid off their debt. Yes, stupid. I had him sign a promissory note with a pay schedule of $100 every payday. My daughter called me on March 9, 2012. Since February 29th, he has spent over $1000. He refuses to speak with her. They are to move by April 3^rd and were supposed to be scrimping to get an apartment because there is a waiting list for base housing. He appears to be doing all the things he was doing before with no regard for his family. She is stressed to the max and wanted to come home. She is now back with me.

Everything in the house, furniture-wise, belongs to her. The Navy moved it up there but she was told that they would not move it back home to Texas, only to the place in the orders which is Norfolk. She is pretty much convinced that he is not going to be the responsible husband and father she envisioned and our family is recommending she get her stuff and divorce this guy. Unfortunately, we are a household of women and driving a uhaul over 1800 miles, let alone loading up a house full of furniture, is not something we think we can handle. Also, of course, this has been a very expensive experience for me and she has no money. Does anyone have any suggestions on the move and/or legal issues? Thanks for your help.

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Comment by abbyblue on March 12, 2012 at 4:43pm: get a lawyer and sell everything that you cant move......

Comment by Anti M on March 12, 2012 at 8:06pm: The child will ALWAYS be a Navy dependent until it turns 18, 22 if enrolled full time in college. (My hubby has an ex). She can get court ordered child support in the form of 1/3 of his base pay, BAH DIFF, plus Tricare and base access with shopping privileges for the child. Until they are divorced, his command can make him give her 50% of his base pay,30% for the child, plus BAH, and he must keep her enrolled in Tricare until divorced.

Contact his command. Get a lawyer who knows what the military rules are.

Yes, you CAN drive 1800 miles in a rental truck. Just break it up into segments. But no, the Navy won't ship her things to her because of divorce, not in the continental US.

Comment by Anti M on March 12, 2012 at 8:14pm: ... that is if he re-enlists. Still, she should get a court order based on his military pay and benefits for the child. While he is active duty, she can hold his feet to the fire for the money. If he manages to stay in for over ten years, have the GI Bill directed to the child too, get that in the order.

And NO joint custody. We had it, the ex ignored it and we couldn't afford to fight her long distance. But no custody to him so he can't use it as a weapon.

Comment by ebigirl on March 14, 2012 at 11:30pm: I agree with Denise and Anti M; I am currently going through a divorce (we are not in the Military, our son is). I would advise her to file for divorce and take care of everything she needs to paperwork wise with the Navy BEFORE he gets home. If she feels that she needs a protection order, file for that also. You and your friends CAN drive to get her things...why don't you drive one of your cars and rent the U-Haul when you get there to get the stuff home. Once you get there, I'm sure there will be some Sailors able and willing to help you pack and load the U-Haul. :-)

Make sure everything is in writing, EVERYTHING!!! No joint custody sounds right, especially if he suggested that she put the baby up for adoption! I would do this ASAP. It will be much easier if everything is done and moved BEFORE he gets home!! I will keep all of you in my prayers, good luck.