I've posted here before about living in a verbally abuse relationship. Divorce proceedings are now underway. I promised DS1 that we wouldn't move from our home until his A'levels finish (12 June). I've now ascertained that because I'm escaping domestic violence I will be entitled to some housing benefit, until the house is sold. I really need some hand holding, I've found a flat, but will have to start tenancy at the beginning on June although I'll delay moving until after 12th. I've borrowed the deposit from my mum and because my stbxh has got me into so much debt, she will have to act as my guarantor. Estate agency don't accept housing benefit so I haven't told them that part of the rent will be paid in this way. I am so scared and I am putting my children through so much. Please let there be light at the end of the tunnel and I am doing the right thing.