My dh earns a hell of a lot more than I do. I have chosen to ask for a trial separation, which may end up permanant. I have made it clear we should assume it is permanant and not put life on hold during the separation. He would prefer we stayed together. There is noone else involved.
Sorry if the above sounds heartless but I just want opinions on this: my dh wants to buy me and the children a house 2 mins walk away from our current home. He works from home so is keeping the business address. I cannot afford the new house under any circumstances. However, if we sold our current home I would get half I guess, so could buy a much, much smaller place outright. He wants to keep the house, and remortgage against it so that we both own the current house and the new house. He says he is happy to pay for both as that would be affordable for him (bank and lawyers agree) and that means he gets to visit etc. as often as he/they like. I'd have custody, and we'd firm up arrangements down the line for them to see as much of their dad as appropriate/possible.
I do work and earn (just not anything like he does!!!) and have contributed heavily to our current house thanks to a lucky buy before the property boom.
Do I want to be dependent on him to pay my mortgage? And buy a house bigger than I would probably choose/in a better area i.e. bills/council tax higher?
I want it to be as bearable as possible for the children so his proposal does make sense but I'm worried that all of my judgement is way off as we're going through a very emotional time. He's a lovely guy and I like and trust him - he's not doing it to spy on me if anyone suspects it! We've been together since I was a teenager, and have two young children. I'm now 40. Any thoughts/advice/experience appreciated. I know nothing about maintenance etc etc or where I should end up financially after we split, I'm scared of being out of my depth. That said the new house is totally rent/sellable so I could change plans again. Sorry for the long post.
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Do I let my stbxh buy me a house?
stopthebusiwanttogetoff · 30/10/2012 13:44
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