I’m not sure how to plan. My marriage, struggling for a while, has pretty much broken down (thread on what happened here: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3841133-Feeling-DH-is-domineering-Cant-face-it )
Our DC are age 5 & 2. I haven’t worked for 5 years after staying at home with kids, and retraining in new career. Close to accreditation in that career but can’t apply for jobs until I get that. Most jobs in the field are part time and fairly low paid. Now we are about to be locked down (probably) and already at home together a lot more with working from home etc., which is really hard. And social distancing means I’m losing the things that kept me sane. I’m wondering about separating soon, but then living in our house together separated for a period, as we can’t afford separate rent until I’m working. That may sound awful but it might be better than trying to continue to live as a couple in same house when things have broken down: at least we could take turns with days with the kids and eat separately etc.
Anyway, I’m afraid to suggest it as obvs I’m currently in a very weak financial position. My question is that would I be in my rights to continue to live off DH’s salary until I get a job. We’d still be married, though separated?
We own our house outright. But no savings or other assets. Pandemic means it’s likely going to be longer before I can apply for jobs.
Got a phone appointment with solicitor in two weeks time. Wanting to know more about my position now, though! Feeling very anxious about everything and not sure how to find a way through it!
Thanks.
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No job, marriage broken down, now Corona lockdown on way!
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Earlgrey19 · 18/03/2020 11:32
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