“I can never trust you with my heart again.”
He looked hurt. For once, I didn’t rush to comfort him.
We worked with attorneys to divide our property and finances.
The process was slow, especially because we had to settle what would happen to the house and agree on expenses for Noah.
We also developed a parenting schedule.
Noah would live primarily with me during the school week.
He would spend alternating weekends with Eric.
Eric could have one evening each weekday if he wanted.
Holidays would be divided by agreement.
Our counselor encouraged us to keep transitions predictable and avoid using Noah to carry messages to each other.
Eric initially complained that the schedule made him feel like a visitor.
I reminded him that he was still Noah’s father and could show up for every part of his life that mattered.
He began attending school meetings, keeping extra clothes at his house, and learning how to help Noah with his reading.
