My soon to be ex husband has changed the locks on the property that we jointly own. This is a direct result of learning that I face genuine homelessness, as my landlady has issued me with a section 21 notice to leave the property I'm in by 21/4/15. I've not been able to find suitable accommodation for myself and our two children and moving back into the marital home was my only back-up plan. He claims that he's acting on the advice of his barrister and I suspect taken this action knowing that it'll take me time to apply for an occupation order. I also suspect that he's trying to put himself in a better position for asking for greater contact with the children. He's stated that the children can move in with him, whilst I 'sort myself out' (his words). A court would look more favourably upon his request if our children were actually residing with him at the time. He's also verbally threatened me with calling my ability to care for the children into question. He's never had any concerns before...
So other bits of info that maybe relevant...
- I moved myself and our two children out of the marital home four years ago. He wouldn't leave, but I can't prove that.
- He has been paying the mortgage, but he was anyway before I left because I was financially dependent upon him
- We married ten years ago, but cohabited for seven years before that
- I'm waiting for him to file for divorce, as he has the only copy of the marriage certificate (we married in abroad).
I'm trying to remain strong, but the whole thing has really upset me.