Stocking Hanging by the Fireplace Jigsaw Puzzle

Aussie --- may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Aussie have you talked to an attorney? If not, you need to. I know it's expensive, but sometimes you really need one and I think this is one of those times.Complicated case as it involves two countries laws. Prayers my friend, always. Be safe and well.

Sending lots of prayers to you. What is his problem? I guess he "wants his cake and eat it also". You are in my prayers each and every day! God bless you.

Do you have a good lawyer? If your lawyer works hard for you that can make a difference.

Prayers are being said, aussie.

You got it Aussiesapphire will ask God to keep His hand upon you and keep that hedge of protection on you and your friends.

Thank you jamp and nborcardt, Hugs.

Aussie,
I'm hoping you will experience peace. Sometimes acceptance and surrender help.
Love,
Arlene

Here is another prayer for for you, and for happy times ahead.

I am so sorry Miss Aussie. My prayers are with you. Stay strong. Keep your head up.

I must have missed what happened but sending a prayer your way, Aussie. If you were in teh US you could have sued him for desertion. I can't imagine what makes him think he has any right to give you a hard time.

Thank you leia and pixi. The problem is that he is in Ohio and of course I am in Australia. I just keep telling myself that God is in control and the truth will come out. Hugs.

Pixi I don't know what the laws are where you live, but here on the west coast you have not been able to sue someone for desertion for quite a few years. And I know this because I worked as supervisor of the civil division of Superior Court in San Jose, Ca and it was part of my job to know these kinds of facts, and to be able to explain these things to the public and attorneys, along with many, many other legal facts. Like I told Aussie just the fact that you are dealing with 2 different countries is the most difficult thing about this. Most attorneys don't have the knowledge of both countries laws let alone the the individual states who all have minor differences in laws and procedures. Still he does not have the right to mess with her and there is some sort of recourse for Aussie it's just not going to be easy or quick. I hope he is not trying to stay married to get his hands on her house or other property. If it were me I would go to an attorney and make a new will, making sure he cannot get his hands on her property. Don't know why people have to act like that. You be safe and well.

Thanks Darambo, the gf has written nasty notes to me now so have blocked her and her family as a safeguard. And you are right in that I will be making a new airtight will to protect my property from falling into their hands. Love you. Hugs.

I'm sending more prayers your way. It sounds like a big mess. I'm divorced to and I had my share of problems with it, but your situation seems much worse. It's especially hard to deal with during the holidays. Prayers help and I believe God will prevail.

Thanks for the info, darambo. I only had knowledge from way back in the 70's when my aunt had to maintain residence with her husband who was being violent to her in order not to be sued for desertion. This was New Jersey law at the time. She managed by having the basement sealed off from the rest of the house and stayed there until he went to work then would sneak out to work herself. Once the divorce went thru she moved to NY.

Good thinking to make sure your will is updated Aussie. Sorry you have to deal with such unkindness from your ex. I have faith it will all work out as well as can be expected for you but it still stinks that he's doing all this.

Will continue prayers. Keep strong, aussie!

Thank you all for your prayers, it is really helping. Hugs.

Pixi the civil laws around the country have changed immensely in the last 40 years.....especially the ones that apply to divorce. Women in particular really still seem to have a harder time in divorce cases. What a shame that happened to your aunt. I was very fortunate with my divorce, no problems....but there was no property to fight about and we had been separated for quite sum time and had both moved on. For Aussie's sake I hope this woman he is with is not trying to pressure her into giving him half her property in exchange for for the divorce. I'm surprised your aunt did not get a restraining order. Be safe and well

Aussie, I'm sorry to hear this and I wish I had seen it before. I was doing puzzles super early for a while, before there were comments. I am so mad at your dummy soon to be ex husband. If you can get the lawyers to do most of it, it really helps a lot, at least it did for me. Seems like he would not have much of a case since he disappeared by his choice, and hasn't returned. I hope there is a way to accomplish the divorce without his signature. I will send super prayers for you. Take care, stay healthy, and try to enjoy the Advent season.

Thank you manatee - I do appreciate your comments. My sister and I will be having a quiet Christmas at her place which we have done the past two years and it was lovely. There her family will come to visit. Take care and God bless you in this beauti8ful season.

Aussie my prayer for you for Christmas is you get to see your daughter and grandchildren, besides the usual of being safe and well. Have a wonderful Christmas my friend.

I am with darambo, aussie.......Have a lovely Christmas with the people you love.

Keep the home fires burning prayers for warm hearts and good health to you and your Aussiesapphire. We puzzlers love you.

That we do, Canyonman...that we do. <3 <3

Thank you all for your beautiful wishes and your friendship. It means so very much to me. God bless you all and may you have a very special Christmas with your loved ones. Loving hugs.

Thanks Aussie. I have my brother with me, this year and last. Before that it was probably 20+ years since I spent Christmas with my family.

That's great manatee.my brothers family and my sister and I have been estranged for quite a number of year and now the youngest one wants to meet up - looking forward to it especially since the eldest one passed away in Octobr.

Very unwell and would appreciate your prayers. Merry Christmas and God bless you all.

More prayers and well wishes for you and each and everyone on tis site. This Christmas is hard with my father's passing and my daughter in treatment, once again. She can't stay clean. It's been so hard and tough. So, for those going through difficulties just take a moment at a time. Sometimes even a day is too long. Sending love :)

You have them, my friend.

Dear leia - I really feel for you as I have been through all that with my daughter. But take heart my daughter is now drug free and happily married. I really can happen - just keep praying for her. Loving hugs,

Thank you Aussiesapphire. It gives me hope to hear about your daughter. I have been praying for you. You seem like such a wonderful lady. You only deserve the best and to be treated that way. Keep your spirits up! I'm with you!

Leia - lotsahugs

Hope you're feeling better for Christmas, Aussie, and get to meet up with your family and that it goes well.

Thank you Manatee - having hristmas Day with my sister and her family will be here in a few days time. Many blessings to you and yours at this special time. Loving hugs.

Merry Christmas, dear aussie! You are in my prayers. Hugs!

And you are in mine. Lots of love.