Husband Wants a Divorce

[StarryNight13]

I’m after some advice please. My husband has told me he wants to separate. We are going to be discussing practical things like the house etc over the next few days. He has made it clear though that he wants to sell the house and split the equity, I would like to stay in our home, the children are happy here and it’s relatively close to their schools, however, I am currently unemployed, (so I am unable to take on a mortgage at present) and we have three children.
Is this possible?
I am also not in the position to buy him out.

Thank you!

Get advice from your solicitor. My friend was able to stay in the family home as her DS is medically vulnerable. Tbf her ex didn't push it too much but that was the advice she got. It helped that her ex had somewhere to stay in immediate aftermath.

Well the answer is maybe!
But will depend on many factors
Most ( but not all) scenarios would expect you to be able to pay the mortgage and bills. If you can’t, his do you propose to stay there?
You’ll need a solicitor to guide you but unless he’s a high earner it’s unlikely he’ll be expected to pay the mortgage
You’ll need to gather information on all assets including pensions, and only then will you be able to understand what options you may have

I am actively looking for employment, so I will be able to pay towards the mortgage but not the full amount. I am aware that he will need to pay for accommodation too, so this would only be possible if realistically it was affordable on his part.

It depends. What other assets are there?

You really need to see a solicitor about your questions. They are too big and complex to be answered here by anyone, including family solicitors (like me.)

@MrsBertBibby

You really need to see a solicitor about your questions. They are too big and complex to be answered here by anyone, including family solicitors (like me.)

What Bert said!

Ok thank you, I will seek advice.

You need advice. In general, when there are younger children, clean breaks are favoured by the courts - the house is sold and equity split. One of the worst decisions women make in divorce is trying to hang onto a house they can't afford on their own.