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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP do what you have to do. If you think they will be cared for and loved, send them to your husband. I get it YOU can be hungry and homeless, but you don't want that for your kids. Are there grandparents anywhere who can help? [/quote]

There are a lot of things she could do?  Really?  I agree ask family but some families aren’t in the position to help much or won’t (there was mental illness and addiction in my small family, we don’t what her situation is) .  What else should she do?  All of this judgement about her being a bad mother- no, asking the other person who is also their parent to take on more responsibilities while she gets back on her feet is logical. I assume he loves his kids and isn’t abusive, it’s better for the kids to be in a stable setting.

OP- how does he feel about it?  Have you asked?

Assuming you can be ok without the child support you’re getting now and you trust him to take good care of them and they have a good relationship it seems like a good idea to me.  Big picture it’s better for everyone if both parents are stable and getting by financially.

But also- ask your family if you can for help.  Even if the kids go to their dads. Asking isn’t fun, but suck it up.  A small amount of money would lift a lot of stress from your shoulders.  If you can’t ask for whatever reason look at community and county services and check with the family law area of the courts you went through. You’re situation is not uncommon and they may have referrals to other types of support besides those mentioned already.

And what about the ex’s family?  Are they involved with the kids?  If you are on ok terms with them consider if they can help, maybe cover daycare or buy the kids clothes etc for a bit. [/quote]

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