Divorce advice

[Blueeyedgirl19]

Considering leaving my husband of 7 years because of emotional abuse but not sure I have the guts to actually do it, and scared of not having so much contact with my beautiful one year old and spending regular time away from them which breaks my heart. Also worried about the financial impact and if I could afford somewhere decent to live with my child. We have about £200k equity in our home and I have a salary of about £45k. What sort of mortgage could I get with that please? Thank you.

Also, if I did go ahead, where should I start with finding a solicitor please? Is it best to get one locally? I feel so out of my debt and I can't talk to my family. Thanks

Anyone? Thanks

You should get a mortgage between £135 to £180k. With that and your equity would that accommodate you and your son? I don't know what prices are like in your area.

Thanks @ThisIsStartingToBoreMe. It's lower than I was hoping for and it wouldn't get me anything as decent as I would like but it would get me something at least. To be honest I'm not sure re areas and still researching as I'm only in our current area (London outskirts) for him but could potentially go somewhere cheaper although I would likely take a salary cut too.

Not sure where you want to live but on a £45K salary and that level of equity in your current home I can't see why you wouldn't be able to. My salary is a bit higher than yours but not by that much and I have been able to secure around 250K mortgage.

Similar situation, emotional abusive and finally had the courage to divorce after many years. Your little one is still very little, probably the best time to make the move.

Do your research, it is very possible! x