Please help - ca he take my house

[Oldname]

I bought my house two years ago, in my name only. He has a house in his name which he's had for years - in negative equity apparently.
We married four months ago but quickly the relationship broke down. I made him leave and now he's going after my house.
I live here with my children who are 4 and 7
He also wants kitchen goods that he paid for and towards - even though he didn't bring any to the house and used mine until they broke and needed replacement.
I just want him to go back to having his house and belongings which he had before we married, and I keep my house and belongings.
Will it work like that?
Also should I expect a solicitor letter soon and what will they want?
Any help appreciated - I'm in a financial hole being a single parent and can't afford to replace everything if he's allowed to take it or sell it

I recently got some advice from a lovely bloke at a law firm that I'm trying to find the name of - I'm off to find it for you!

However, I can tell you now, that if this was put before a judge they would decide what to give whom based on need.

You have two small children and your home is the roof over their heads - they will ALWAYS come first in the eyes on the law, and as such I would be astounded if a judge would award your ex anything.

Your marriage was incredibly short. There are no marital assets. He sounds like a total knob.

Some solicitors do indeed do the first half hour for free, assessing the case, advising on possible / likely outcomes, legal costs, and so that you can decide whether or not to instruct them.

As you will need a solicitor to handle your divorce, best to get in there quick and set the ball rolling on your terms, IMO.

Thanks everyone for the replies.
Just to answer some questions. He moved in properly in summer 2019 when I was already in the process of buying the house.
He is arguing over the cooker, fridge and washing machine. Which he paid for through a work scheme. However these were bought after mine had failed, which we'd both been using.
He's a vindictive, manipulative bully to be honest.

Normally if you are buying a house with a plan for adults to live there who are not going to be named on the mortgage, they have to sign forms saying no interest in the property. Do you have a mortgage and if so do your lender know he was living there? Had to do this even when it was almost 18 yo DS...

@Oldname

Thanks everyone for the replies. Just to answer some questions. He moved in properly in summer 2019 when I was already in the process of buying the house. He is arguing over the cooker, fridge and washing machine. Which he paid for through a work scheme. However these were bought after mine had failed, which we'd both been using. He's a vindictive, manipulative bully to be honest.

Although this is shit and he is being a vindictive twat- these items are legally his if he paid for them- just as you are wanting to retain the house (and quite rightly too) a judge will try to be fair within legal means which means the white goods are his. Just let him have them and buy your own if it get him out of your life!

he lived in your house such long time and trying to claim those goods?
he is quite mean. i dont think he has much chance.
i dont think the judge would deal with that.

Are the kids his?
How long in total were you together?

After such a short marriage it is generally agreed you both leave with what you brought in. For the sake of arguments I'd buy replacement white goods just to get him out.

I agree with what everyone else is saying but would like to add -
He has a house in his name which he's had for years - in negative equity apparently. I think he's trying to pull a fast one here - do a quick google search and you'll find out the value, even what he paid for it.

As the marriage was so short and you both have assets from before marriage it's usual to walk away with what you both brought to the table.

I expect he thought he'd have your assets should the relationship fail, but I don't believe this is the case. A judge would take a very dim view of him trying to walk away with assets you owned before marriage. Especially as they are yours to provide for your children. In the same way as inheritance isn't shared upon divorce.

Please get some proper legal advice. But I'd start the ball rolling with divorcee ASAP as it marks the date.

Just buy the white goods off him for half the price. They are things from the marriage as they were purchased after marriage.