I'm a divorced mum with 16 year old twin boys who live with me. I get nothing from Child maintenance (exhausted all avenues!) and the boys rarely see their dad. My partner has lived with us for 8 years - I own my house (still have a mortgage) - he has his own house that he rents out. He has 2 grown up daughters - and 2 grandchildren.
He pays 30% of most household bills that he uses (not mortgage and insurance) - food, energy, council tax, etc. We split pet bills 50%. He pays 50% of boys' phones as a kind gesture. I pay for ALL of the boys' other needs. They have part time jobs.
Because of my partner's wage adding to household income I don't qualify for Universal Credit.
I earn £34k and he earns almost double.
Should I be asking for more than 30% / some form of rent / extra contribution - as my money is running out and he manages to save each month?
He helps a lot with DIY in the house and is more of a dad to the boys than their dad ever was, but I wonder what people's thoughts and suggestions are please?