EDIT! Sorry- what’s been helping so far has been NOT broaching the subject of his drinking and basically agreeing to all of his terms. They had seemed reasonable. I sent him my financials today and we were supposed to go over how much I pay him out to leave tomorrow. He would leave when he gets his cash. And we would sign a legal document stating when he would leave. Until then I’m just sort of holding my breath.

We had our initial status conference last Friday. We have a separation agreement and we’re working on the parenting plan. Tonight I found the vodka bottle in one of his hiding spots. He’s still living in the house. He agreed to leave when he gets the cash from me buying him out. I’ve left kiddo home with him alone many times since he had said he’s quit drinking. Now I know he’s still drinking.