Housing arrangements when divorcing and other advice

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Dh wants a divorce we have been married for 16 years we have two dds age 14 and 11
I only work 16 hours a week
Not sure how finances are going to work?
Really want to stay in this house don't think it's financially possible

May be worth posting in legal. From what I have seen courts are keen on clean breaks these days so you would need to buy him out or at least be able to pay bills yourself if he agrees to wait until both are 18 to sell. I would look up what you can expect maintenance wise etc and get some proper legal advice as pensions etc will all come into play too.

Would you be able to afford it with extra hours , tax credits , child benefit and maintenance? That's how I afforded the mortgage and bills when me and my ex split up. Worth trying to work all that out.

He currently pays all mortgage and bills i only work 16 hours a week

Are you able to pick up more shifts with work?

I think you ought to be able to remain in the house until the kids are at a certain age.

Alternatively could you see how much equity is in the house so at least you know how much you would have to spend if you did have to sell up?

I have been doing a bit of overtime in the week 4-8 pm

Would you be able to afford it with extra hours , tax credits , child benefit and maintenance?

There are no more tax credits for new claims! Haven't been for at least a year. It is now all Universal Credit.

See a solicitor. But one of the biggest mistakes women make in divorce is trying to hang onto a house that's too expensive.