OH rent while I stay in house

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Posted on separating/divorce too but assume traffic is probably better here?

I'm losing sleep over my current situation. Not married, young children, house is mortgage joint tenancy. Separating as OH was unfaithful years ago and I recently found out about financial lies. No trust left.

We have agreed on 50/50 split of house equity. We can't afford to buy each other out so will have to sell at some point. I don't want to uproot or stress the children at all. I can afford to pay the mortgage myself for the time being. Although OH won't like this, I am thinking it's best if he moves out to rented accommodation (he can afford to), and I will attempt to sell the house as soon as I can as I want to very carefully choose my/the children's home as they'll be with me 60% of the time. Also, I need time to get another job ideally as higher salary would be helpful with securing mortgage. AIBU with this plan?

I would ask for a split that's more in your favour if you are going to be the primary carer tbh.

Legally, I don't think I am entitled to anything more than 50% of the house. We're not married, he will pay child support so I think that's my lot. Not looking to go down the legal route. My equity is a good enough deposit if I earn a bit more.

I'm just up stressing because although the split is his fault, I am worried he will think him renting is unreasonable.

Unmarried parents can make an Schedule One application under the Children Act for financial support if they are the resident parent. It takes into account earning capacity, property ownership etc.

It's worth bearing in mind for the future if things get difficult.

If there is no domestic violence it will be hard to get him out if he objects I'm afraid.