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How to leave DH?

8 replies

AlphaB3tty · 17/02/2024 20:40

How do I leave DH when I am the only one working and paying for everything? He doesn't work due to health.
I have no money to save. I'm stuck in a rut. I've fallen out of love with him. He could potentially go live back with his parents but they are nearly 80. I have no where else to go. I'm so unhappy.

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MollyButton · 17/02/2024 20:43

How long have you been married (and living together before marriage). Are there any children?
I'd suggest getting legal advice but you can also search a lot on the internet.
But where he lives isn't really you problem.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 17/02/2024 20:45

Is your home bought / mortgaged or rented ?

TraitorsGate · 17/02/2024 20:48

Does he know you're unhappy, have you talked about it with him. What's the house situation, do you both own it or rent. Why can't he contribute, does he claim all the benefits he's entitled to,

AlphaB3tty · 17/02/2024 21:22

We rent. No children sadly (one reason I should have left him years ago).
Married nearly 10 years. Together 20+
He should know I'm unhappy he's the one constantly saying things about me and to me that I guess is indirect verbal abuse??
I looked into storage places, but I just can't afford that either. I might ask my brother if I can store stuff at his house, but that's not fair on him especially when he is thinking of moving out the country.

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TraitorsGate · 17/02/2024 22:46

Can you afford to rent on your own if you're already paying for everything. Have you worked out your total income and what you can afford. Your bills would be lower on your own, less food, single person council tax, what's stopping you leaving.

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 17/02/2024 22:47

I guess you can afford the rent by yourself ? as you are the one working and paying the bills.

Easy, tell him to move out as the marriage is no longer working for either of you, and that you will be divorcing him.

he can move in with his parents if he wants or he can try finding somewhere he can rent - if he is 55+ he may be eligible for a social housing bungalow etc.

PutMyFootIn · 17/02/2024 22:51

You could apply for social housing but the best thing to do is just knuckle down for 6 months and get a good chunk of money together and then just go rent somewhere else.

Your ex will be entitled to some form of benefit, especially if he has ill health. You don't need to bother your brother you're quite capable of doing this, and stronger than you know (because you think you're not strong as you've been beaten down so much).

Anita848 · 02/03/2024 14:54

I'm so sorry, that must be so difficult. No matter how hard it is, stick to your goal of leaving and keep trying to find ways to save money here and there. You deserve to be happy too. The other commenters have it right that your husband should be entitled to some benefits.
Also in case it can help you out financially, use free help guides online to guide you through a divorce. You don't need to shell out thousands for a solicitor, it's 100% doable yourself. I used these when I couldn't afford a solicitor so see if it might be able to help you save as much as you can xx https://iamlip.com/

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