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CANDC · Mar 29, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Hi @WantToBeSingle - welcome to MSF My Support Forums. I am sorry your relationship is not working well for you. One thing to do is get a therapist to help you navigate this with less emotional stress.

One reason partner may not want to leave is they feel like they will be shut out of partnering children. Having some kind of legal agreement might help. A lawyer may be able to tell you your options better than anyone here.

You may find this article of interest but I cannot vouch for its advice. Forcing is the least attractive alternative. Stressing the benefits may help if the partner is able to support themselves and pay child support. Five Ways to Get a Spouse Out of the House (April 2002) | Charleston, SC | Gregory S. Forman, P.C.

Remember this person will be copartnering for 16 years so keeping good relations can make that easier.