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Husband and I separating, I have nothing, what do I do ?

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getmeacupoftea · 04/02/2020 13:20

For reasons I'm not strong enough to go into yet. I'm exhausted from crying atm
What do I do now?
I have nothing. I had to give up my career because we moved every year due to his work. I've done bits and pieces but nothing that could sustain me and two young children. We dont own a house due to moving a lot so we rent. I dont know where to go, what to do. Advice please

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Waxonwaxoff0 · 04/02/2020 14:40

If you are a SAHM you can stay in the house with the children. You can claim Universal Credit to help pay your rent and bills. Check online to see what your Local Housing Allowance is, it may cover your whole rent. He will have to pay you maintenance too.

He should be the one to move out, if he is working he is in a better position to get a rental accommodation than you.

Delatron · 04/02/2020 15:22

Hi OP, you may want to get this moved to relationships as there’s some very knowledgeable people over there who can help. They can advise you on what to do now, solicitors, legal advice and what you may be entitled to.

Yes, you can stay in the house with the children. As you’re married he will have to pay maintenance and child benefit.

Sorry you’re going through this. You have supported him through his career by moving so that will be taken in to account.

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