DH not working. Do I wait until he gets a job to sort out financial arrangements?

[Betti]

My DH & I are separated but still living in the same house. He has been out of work for 6 months now and is not making any attempt to find work. I want to move forward with the divorce but I'm confused about the financial arrangements. Are the financial arrangements different to child maintenance? I would expect that as he has no income, he wouldn't have to pay child maintenance but would this then be entered on the consent order? Would it be better for me to wait until he finds a job to sort this all out?

You can have a financial separation/agreement that is silent with regards to the children. Child maintenance can be sorted and reviewed when he gets a job or changes job. Don't let his delaying tactics stymie you moving forwards with the divorce. Get legal help.

That's useful to know. Thank you.

Useful advice. Thank you

Dont wait for him, he could take another year or two, to find work

Is he a good dad? If he's not working he could be the main carer and you pay him maintenance. Depending on the age of the kids he would still be expected to find work and maximise his earning potential.

Unfortunately, no he's not a good dad. He spends his days playing the xbox and drinking. I wouldn't trust him to look after the children properly even if I could afford to pay him maintenance.