To worry DH will take our home?

[littlegreycloud]

Long story but I think DH is about to leave myself and two children (5 and 7). I am a SAHM due to DD having special needs.

The mortgage is in DH's name because I am a SAHM and even though with what I am entitled to benefits wise and maintenance, etc, I can easily afford the mortgage payments (it would be cheaper than renting). I'm worried that because it's his mortgage he will be allowed to keep the house.

It is the only home my childre have ever known, and as if DH leaving won't be devastating enough, I'm so worried he will insist on keeping the house and me and the DC will have to leave.

I can cope with anything as long as he doesn't take our home

If you are married then the home is a marital asset. Get proper legal advice.

I know it is and I know that half of it is mine. It's just about going forward if we'll be allowed to stay in it.

Get this thread moved over to legal OP, you’ll get some good help there

he can't just decide top keep the house and turf you out, go and get a solicitor they will tell you exactly where you stand,

You are entitled to part of the value of the home as is he. A court may require him to continue to pay the mortgage while the children are in ft education. Don't assume benefits will provide. If your dc are over 4 you may be expected to look for work , unless your dc needs require you to be their ft carer.

I presume they are his children and it is the marital home? I think you will be fine and it will be quite possible to obtain an order for you and children to stay there until youngest is 18 so relax a little on that front,,get legal advice when he presses the fire button..

You might want to look at registering your "home rights"

www.gov.uk/stay-in-home-during-separation-or-divorce