Divorce / house matters

[Nicki14]

Hi would welcome any advice anyone can give. To cut a long story short found out 9 months ago husband had an affair - we decided to give marriage another go but just seems like he is full of false promises changing his mind like the wind. Anyway decide need to look into divorce as I cannot see any other way.

Can I leave the house and take any belongings and furniture? Do I have to wait until divorce is finalised? Even though I will probably be moving in with my parents and stuff will be in storage?

It's generally a good idea NOT to move out, particularly if you own the property.

Do you have children? If so then you may well be entitled to more than half of the equity and other assets, if your earnings are less than those of your husband.

So far as the divorce is concerned, unfortunately if you've lived together as husband and wife for more than six months since you find out about the adultery, you can't use the adultery as the reason for the breakdown of the marriage; you'd be better off divorcing him on the ground of unreasonable behaviour.

You need to see a family specialist asap. Try www.resolution.org.uk to find a local lawyer. Many will give a free half hour. You may also wish to find out whether you're entitled to public funding, by going to the legal services commission website. to to the eligibility calculator and it will tell you straght away whether you are eligible.