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Divorce/separation

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Original poster

How do I get him to leave? And how do we do exist in meantime?

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limon · 26/05/2018 16:49

"D"h has decoded to separate from me.

But he doesn't know when he will be leaving.

It's only been a week. But I'm not sure I can live like this in limbo.

What are my options?

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ScoobyCan · 26/05/2018 18:25

Ask for a "trial separation" and that he leaves for three months. Then add a lock." For security purposes.

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limon · 26/05/2018 19:40

He has nowhere to go.

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limon · 26/05/2018 19:40

We have a child. I can't turf him out and make him homeless.

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dangermouseisace · 26/05/2018 20:49

Can you give him a couple of weeks to find somewhere? He’s only one person, so it’s easier for him to find somewhere, and it puts a time limit on things. I’m sure he could have at least found a sofa by then, but more likely somewhere more concrete.

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limon · 26/05/2018 22:03

No I can't he has no famiky or friends locally and can't afford to rent a place . He'll need a two bedroom place so that he can have our child to stay

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NotSuchASmugMarriedNow1 · 26/05/2018 22:22

Would it be easier for you to leave instead?

northernglam · 26/05/2018 22:22

Can he get housing benefit. My ex is staying with family and will only be able afford a one bed place so has see kids here. It's not ideal. But better than living together. In my view he could get better job / work 2 jobs but doesn't seem that motivated. Can you move out - look at benefits calculator e.g. Entitledto and what could afford. Do you rent or own?

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limon · 27/05/2018 09:37

I am absolute not moving out. I own the house ( mortgaged).

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limon · 27/05/2018 09:38

I work full time and am not entitled to any benefits.

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Squeegle · 27/05/2018 09:49

Does he have a job? He will just have to rent a studio, and then he can have your child to stay

Squeegle · 27/05/2018 09:50

If he’s decided to do this then surely he has some ideas?

MrsBertBibby · 27/05/2018 10:09

A one bedroom flat is fine for contact visits. He just needs a sofa bed, or to share a double.

You need to start divorce proceedings so his home rights are terminated. If you have the misfortune to live in London and the South East, Bury St Edmunds takes at least 9 months. Other regional divorce centres are faster.

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limon · 27/05/2018 10:13

He works two days a week.

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SansaClegane · 27/05/2018 10:25

Well if he decided to leave then surely it's his problem? I'd have no problem turfing him out.

FWIW, when XH and I separated he moved into the spare bedroom initially until he found somewhere. It took three months and was massively awkward and hellish. Even though we had more or less split mutually and amicably, I really couldn't stand living with him anymore. I can't imagine living with someone who had unilaterally decided to leave me though!

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limon · 27/05/2018 10:48

Yes sansa it's very difficult.

The fact that we have a child and he has nowhere to go is really hard because of course I can't just turf him out.

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blaaake · 27/05/2018 11:01

He only works 2 days a week?? You need to tell him to get off his arse and either increase his hours or find another job. And give him 2 weeks to do so.

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limon · 27/05/2018 11:09

blaaake he wont. That's been a big part of our issues.

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MrsBertBibby · 27/05/2018 11:15

Well if he won't sort himself out, and you won't take steps to get him out, nothing will change, so you will be here in 5 years time.

There isn't a magic wand, I'm afraid, or anyone else that can take it out of your hands.

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limon · 27/05/2018 12:02

I need to get him to see that he csnt break uo woth me but still have all the benefit of living with me.

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m0vinf0rward · 27/05/2018 12:12

For his own legal protection he needs to stay exactly where he is. It amazes me how people on MN give different advice on this subject, want to kick the husband out but tell the wife not to leave. The double standards are exquisite. If he's entitled to stay he should do so as to not prejudice his rights. If he's not violent or abusive then you have no right to kick him out, how would you feel if he was kicking you out? Do the right thing and work together towards an amicable split.

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limon · 27/05/2018 12:24

Excuse me m0vinf0rward. Im not kicking him out. He has decoded to end our marriage. He has consistently refused to discuss issues in our marriage, has pulled far far less the his full weight and now appears to think he can end our marriage, continue tobhave exclusive space on the house (there is no exclusive space for me), continue not to financially contribute yet remain here. Absolutely not fair at all.

He refuses to discuss an amicable split.

He is abusive towards me in that he expects me to take on the full financial responsibility and about 90% of the domestic responsibility while he pursues hobbies.

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limon · 27/05/2018 12:28

And despite it all my preference would be to work on things if he would commit to work on things.

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GladysKnight · 27/05/2018 12:34

You probably need to talk to a solicitor, or at least look up your (and his) legal rights, for example if you start to divorce him. That's what I'd be doing anyway.

Caselgarcia · 27/05/2018 12:44

You need to ask if what his plans for moving out are. Surely if he wants out of the relationship he knows he has to move out of your house. get him to commit to a leaving date. Him having no money or family is not 6our problem - it's his

RussianBluee · 27/05/2018 12:48

If youre married and youre in england he has matrimonial rights and interest in the house even if its not in his name. He would need to register interest in the house so its not sold without his permission. Even if you divorce and you sell he could be entitled to the money and possibly spousal maintenance. You need a solicitor.

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