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Is the house owned? Who by?

Has she asked him to leave? Couldn’t he move into a b&b/with his parents/with a friend. It must be utter crap for all involved.

If the house is jointly owned / leased, then she can’t force him to leave, unfortunately.

He’s a total ratbag but whether legally she can kick him out depends on their set up.

This really depends on home ownership or tenancy.

Yes morally he should leave, but finances don’t always allow it and many seperated couples live like this for a period.

im Guessing as you say partner they are not married ? Whose kids are they? Are they also his?

Maybe she can't afford to keep the house on her income only. This is quite common where I live. Split up couples often end up together a while after cause rent is too dear for either on their own.

Yes, that’s why i asked about whose kids, if child maintenance would be due, and if she could afford to live there on her own.

I had to live with my ex for 4 months after we "split". It was dire!

Your friend needs to see a solicitor ASAP or even Citizens Advice (free) to see what her options are.

sorry, more info...

They are married, 3 kids together. renting a flat together.

inabizzlefam - how did you cope!? how did you finally get him out?

so..citizen's advice would be the best place to start? Assuming a solicitor would be expensive....?

If they’re both on the tenancy agreement, she can’t just make him leave. And he would still be liable for his share of the rent if he did, so I don’t blame him for staying put.

She can start with Citizen's Advice for (free) info regarding her rights, but maybe she could also try Shelter in terms of (free) advice on the joint tenancy situation and options available to her.

At some point, she will need to speak to a solicitor though. The first consultation visit is usually free, but subsequent visits can be expensive.

Thanks so much for the replies..it gives us a place to start.