Advice needed

[Clare20single]

My husband of 10 years announced a few weeks ago he wanted a separation. We have three children together and a house with a joint mortgage.
He said that he would look for a place to move into ASAP and found a room in shared accommodation which he could afford. He isn't working at the moment and therefore has very little money.
A couple of days ago he said that he didn't want to move into the shared accommodation and had a small flat lined up in a months time. He asked if he could stay at the house until this time which I agreed to on the basis that he helped out more with the kids especially in the evenings as he tends to go to the pub at least 4 times a week and has money to spend at the pub but has given me nothing towards mortgage and bills so I am in financial difficulty myself now.
Since asking me if he could stay another month he has spent the last two nights in the pub. I work full time and as I have arrived home this evening he has gone out. I have lost my shit and text him to not bother coming back. He has however arrived back a few hours later having been drinking and we have had a big argument and he has told me he's not going anywhere as he is entitled to be in the house as well.
I'm not sure what I can do if anything. I can't live like this though with him just taking the mickey.

[sayhellotothelittlefella]

Didn't want to read and run but don't have much to offer except my sympathy. How frustrating! This sound very stressful for you, he keeps moving the goalposts so you don't now what's actually going to be happening in a separation he wanted. MN has some very wise posters and I'm sure someone will be along soon with some words of wisdom.

[sayhellotothelittlefella]

MN when can we have an edit button

[MadMadMadamMim]

Unfortunately you can't force him out. Where is he getting money from if he's not working?

I'd seek legal advice and file for divorce, personally. He doesn't appear to bring much to the relationship, and a separation leaves you in limbo. If you have a joint account, open a separate bank account tomorrow and get your wages paid in there for a start. Don't let him have any access to these - you'll need them.

[Dogfan]

Sorry you are in this situation. He is entitled to live with you unfortunately. I would suggest finding a solicitor and getting the divorce going as quickly as possible. Stay strong.