Can I make my husband leave our house?

[DaphneHeartsFred]

Things have been bad for a long time and every now and then it comes to a head, he admits it's his fault, shows signs of changing and before long... it's all back to normal. I want to separate but he doesn't take me seriously.

I need to stay here for the time being because of our son. I don't think it would be fair to him to take him out of the family home yet under the circumstances. I do appreciate that we will probably have to sell the house, but I would prefer that my son and I stayed.

Can you help at all? Thanks.

If his name is on deeds and he pays into mortgage then no, you can't make him leave!

Unless a dv situation of course

So what can I do? He's not violent, he's an emotional bully and I can't really live like this any more.

Where would he go to anyway?

I don't really care. Hell would be good.

I sympathise! I am in the same situation. I live with an emotional, verbal and financial abuser. He seems to hold all the aces! I cant afford a divorce if he contests it.

So, I will be watching the replies to your post!

I wish you well

Although it isn't pleasant living with a spouse once the relationship has broken down both parties are entitled to remain in the former matrimonial home. The quickest way forward is to press on with divorce and reaching a financial settlement.

Hi I want wise. If you're worried about how you'll manage financially contact the tax credits helpline and they will calculate how much you'll be entitled to. If thats what you were meaning about not being able to afford a divorce. I was in your situation 5 years ago and when my solicitor told me what I was entitled to it took away at least one of my worries.