My husband's sister brought my 13 year old daughter home today. She had been staying with her aunt during the half-term holiday. This was an awkward situation because it appears that 'sister-in-law' has taken a judgemental stance against me.

She just barged into the house and made herself at home without being asked. My presence was not even acknowledged. She made cups of tea and a meal for herself, my (to be ex) husband and the children while I was ignored.

She was telling my chilren what to do. (I felt completely supplanted as a mother.) She then plonked herself down on the sofa,

On Wednesday 13 February I had to attend the local police station to make a statement about the damage I did to my husband's car after he suddenly announced he was bringing divorce proceedings against me. My husband assured me that this was just to make and sign a statement to admit my 'offense'.

At the station, the PC explained that the process would only take an hour and a half. A criminal claims solicitor was present. She also gave an explanation of what would happen. They made the proceedure sound simple, straightforward and easy. My actual experience was traumatic.

Before I was

My husband has taken the children away for 3 days during the school half-term holidays. This is to give us all some 'breathing space'. Our divorce process is likely to take about 6 months. My solicitor has advised me to stay living in the ex-matrimonial home until the divorce is settled. However, it is very difficult living with my husband without experiencing extreme irritation, which can lead to arguments. My husband's behaviour always seems stressed, he is always fidgiting and cannot sit still or else he falls asleep during a conversation. This puts me 'on edge' also but he will not