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Husband wants me and DD out of the house

211 replies

chilltime18 · 11/04/2022 16:43

So, my husband and I have separated over a year ago but continued to live in the same house without speaking for a few months until he went abroad (to his home country) last summer. I didn't know why he wanted to separate. He refused to speak to me or explain anything. But, many, many months later, I found out (by coincidence and not from him) he cheated with multiple women whilst on holiday and even brought a woman back with him but stayed in a different city (he paid for her hotel, flights etc.) Ever since he's been away, he only came back to the UK twice and stayed for a week each time. We have a 4 year old DD. Initially for the first 4 months, he didn't message or call to ask about her whatsoever. But, since Feb when I told his mum, I'm divorcing him and will not leave the house until the divorce is finalised, he's been messaging and arranging to call her. (although he rarely calls at arranged times, always a few days late)
He messaged me today , telling me he is coming to the UK next week with a friend who's staying with him for a couple of days and I need to take our toddler and stay at my parents' home. He also said, he would like to see DD when his friend leaves. Am I supposed to leave and give him space for a few days? He owns the house and has been paying for the mortgage and bills for the duration of our marriage even when, now, he is away. I have been doing all the food shopping, cleaning and looking after DD all the time. When I found out he cheated, I put a home rights notice on the property to protect myself and DD.

I am not sure what to say to him. Am I being unreasonable for not wanting to go and stay with my parents. I suppose his friend could always book a hotel or not come all together. He's never invited any of his friends to the UK and since we've been married none have ever come to visit him.

OP posts:
tkwal · 11/04/2022 19:21

Do not leave your home. You can't be forced out of it no matter how inconvenient your ex finds it. If he wants to entertain his "friend"Im sure there are plenty of hotels willing to accommodate them

Threetulips · 11/04/2022 19:24

I Faldo make a call to the police to say you feel threatened and frightened so they can put a note on the address should you call for assistance.

needmorethanthis · 11/04/2022 19:24

Do not leave. File an emergency prohibited steps order. Speak to a solicitor asap. File an occupation order and residency for your child

WTF475878237NC · 11/04/2022 19:27

The Hague Convention point by a PP would be my priority. Ensure all contact takes place in your home with a male relative present in case he makes a move to grab her and disappear.

cherish123 · 11/04/2022 19:31

Go to a solicitor

chilltime18 · 11/04/2022 19:32

Thank you all so much for your incredible advice and support. I really appreciate it.

I am not scared of him, but i don't want to argue with him or have him call me names and shout in my face.

I will definitely stay put and not leave. I will also try to get some legal advice tomorrow.

OP posts:
CountessOfSponheim · 11/04/2022 19:34

Do you have someone else who could come and support you if he's likely to be aggressive?

Yoohoo778611 · 11/04/2022 19:42

Is he legally allowed to live in this country.
Is his name on your DDs birth certificate.
Has your DD got a passport and have you got
it in your possession.
Do NOT leave your home.
Get advice from a solicitor.
Don't be alone with him.

Mydogmylife · 11/04/2022 19:44

@WonderfulYou

why should she? It's her house too. Doesn't seem that unhealthy for the dd living there with her mum. If they're splitting then the assets will have to be split fairly. Why should she move out and rent?

Surely if they get divorced they’ll split the house and will have to move out anyway.

If she has split up from her DH and can’t stay in the family home she is essentially homeless and will be able to go on the housing list.
If she waits until the divorce has gone through she could get half the house which is too much in assets to be allowed on the housing register.
Even when classed as homeless it can still take a long time to find anywhere.

And when both parents aren’t speaking to each other for months even though they live together then yes that is not a nice environment for a child.

It sounds like he has now moved on and I’d be prioritising getting my life sorted and going for a divorce ASAP.

I don't think they are actually living together though - is he not living abroad?
NurseBernard · 11/04/2022 19:44

Good for you, OP.

You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do. And that includes leaving your home.

MTCV · 11/04/2022 19:44

Is there any way he could have a [his nationality] passport for your child? And is there any way you can find out?

Allsorts1 · 11/04/2022 19:45

Could you change the keys so he can’t get in without you letting him in?

AdoraBell · 11/04/2022 19:46

Definitely get legal advice as suggested. And stick to your guns. Glad that your DD’s passport is at your parent’s.

TheMoreYouKnow · 11/04/2022 19:47

He wants to move the ow in permanently which is why he wants the keys. Stay put.

Redruby2020 · 11/04/2022 19:49

Is it possible to know which country he is from?

HopelesslyOptimistic · 11/04/2022 19:49

@chilltime18

Thank you all so much for your posts.

He asked me to permanently leave the property a few times. He wants me out of the house so he could sell it and be done. Move abroad, not pay CM nor help to parent DD.

He doesn't know I have a home rights notice on the house. I haven't told him. He hasn't seen his copy of the new house deeds.

Brilliant, stay strong!
Bubblesandsqueak1 · 11/04/2022 19:49

Why is he still paying your bills the mortgage yes but he should be paying for your bills too

707smile · 11/04/2022 19:53

Can you seek legal advice and if your solicitor says to stay then stay but ask your parents to stay for the duration of his visit to the UK?

Walkingalot · 11/04/2022 19:53

It may be half his house but it's yours and your DD's home. Absolutely do not move out. Technically you should be entitled to stay there until your DD leaves f/t education but in the real world, he could default on the mortgage and the house is forced to sell. It seems odd that such a volatile man would continue to pay all the bills, unless he has plans to take over the house soon.
You need to get all your ducks in a row. Take copies of anything legal, bank statements, life insurance, everything - and store somewhere safe, away from home.
See a solicitor. It'll be worth it's weight in gold.

AlternativePerspective · 11/04/2022 19:55

Glad you’re seeking legal advice.

The keys are tricky though. As it is the marital home he is legally entitled to a key to the PE property, but I wouldn’t be handing over keys to his brother or anyone else on his behalf.

Also you can’t change the locks. But I would be informing him that i wasn’t leaving the house.

Or if you’re brave enough, I would say that you’ll leave and then stay put so that his new gf finds out for herself what’s really going on.

WilsonMilson · 11/04/2022 19:58

Apply for Home Rights immediately with HM Land Registry, and take further legal advice. Do not leave the property. Make sure your daughter’s passport is safe and keep every single piece of evidence you have in communication from him.

tempester28 · 11/04/2022 20:00

I would get the locks changed and seek legal advice.

You are married so that gives you some legal protection in terms of the house.

Do not leave and if you can get a friend to stay with you?

Tell him you cannot vacate to your parent's house and that they will need to get a hotel or similar during their stay.

Goldengoosey · 11/04/2022 20:01

What a terribly worrying situation. I think he prob is going to try and get the house sold but my biggest worry is he is coming over with his new squeeze and potentially planning to take your daughter back with them. She will be posing as mum. He may not be interested in your daughter but simply use her as a pawn to get you out of the house etc. def seek legal advice and not a bad thing to have a convo with the police that you are frightened of what he might do if you don’t comply. Sending strength Flowers

IAMGE · 11/04/2022 20:03

@Unicornsbumhole

Whatever you do, do not leave the house. I would be extremely suspicious of why he suddenly needs the space in the house and would be thinking it's a ploy to get me out.
This - don’t move an inch. Keep your paperwork in the boot of your car - marriage certificate, birth certificate, mortgage letters et c
MarriedThreeChildren · 11/04/2022 20:07

Do you have anyone that could stay with you? Even better a male family member?

If he is planning the slam doors etc… because he didn’t get his way, you might want some protection for you too.