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In reply to the discussion: WTF? Alan Grayson's estranged wife is getting food stamps [View all]IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)Which is what anyone dealing with this type of situation should be doing.
If he really is a slumlord (as opposed to having a soon-to-be-ex-wife who is neglecting a maintenance issue) there are things she can and should be doing to address the situation such that she and their children are living in a safe environment.
Walking a reporter around the property is not one of them - that is simply a "revenge tactic" in a bitter divorce, and frankly, I found 130 companies in Orlando who deal with this type of situation in seconds.
Her behavior borders on abuse and neglect. If she can. Not provide a safe environment for them, she needs to lose custody.
He can be sent the bill. There is simply no excuse for letting this situation continue.
The fault is not his - bluntly, it is hers.
You may disagree. My life continues.