Leaving husband but no job

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My husband is the breadwinner in our family. I want to leave him with my children but stay local because of the schools and apprenticeship my children attend. How can I go about this with no income? I want to get a job and had an ideal one lined up by my husband would not allow me to take the trial. He is controlling and sometimes violent if ‘provoked’, eg I argue back. I want to move to a house and not temporary accommodation for my children’s sense of normality. Please help me.

If he is violent, the most important thing is that you get out sooner, even it it is not to a "perfect" situation. A temporary but safe living situation is better than a house in which there is domestic violence.

Please speak to Women's Aid asap to discuss your options for getting out without access to a job at present.

Please get some support with the 'leaving process'. It is often the most vulnerable time for women if there has been violence or abuse. Speak to womens aid and they can support you with a plan. There are also other things such as occupation orders that could be discussed. I wish you luck.

Speak to a solicitor.
He doesn’t need to know, and you don’t need to go through with it. It will give you peace of mind knowing what you can expect to get.
If he’s being violent, or you feel threatened, you can call the police. It may help your case if you log these incidents. But don’t put yourself at risk by doing it.