Husband-wife

When you say I am thinking to leave her are you suggesting that you want to have divorce or do you want to separate from her? Yes you can get your daughter's custody. You need to reveal some hidden facts that are necessary to advise you correctly.

is the child with you or is she with her mother.

No the child is with her mother, she took the baby with her when she left the home a year ago. I am not thinking of a divorce at the moment but I'm just confused about the consequences of this situation. She and her family have no respect for me although I have provided for them financially entirely until she left. I can't force her to love and respect me, can I? I am still waiting for her to return even though I am not sure if that's the right thing to do, also if that's even going to happen. She does not work, not because she is not educated but because she does not want to work. I wonder how long they would be able to look after the baby, also fend for herself. If i opt for divorce im worried for my daughters custody as the priority to have her will go to my wife.

and what hidden facts are you talking about? can you please elaborate.