I hope somebody will be able to answer some questions, the answers to which I couldn't find anywhere on the internet.
Have been married for 12 years. We don't have children. We are still officially married, but a year ago I moved out. I would rather say I was forced to move out quite urgently. There was abuse, but I didn't call the police, I was scared. Unreasonable behavior was for years, but a year ago it became really bad. Actually, it became so bad since we moved into a new apartment. It was bought in my husbands name.
I am renting a room at the moment. He tried to contact me via email or phone, but I haven't replied any. So, he doesn't know where I am and I don't want him to.
I've read about matrimonial home rights and thinking about sending application.
Now what is worrying me.
I know that the owner will be informed that changes in the Deed have been made. But on the application form there is a big note: "Notice of the application will always be sent to the registered owner". Does it mean that as soon as they receive my application they will inform my husband? I am worrying of them informing him about my application and than refusing it. It will enjoy my husband very much. Do they inform the owner only if the application is successful and your home rights are registered?
Also when the Land Registry inform the owner, do they provide him with the address of the applicant? I don't want my husband to know where I live at the moment.
The third question: what documents should I send with the application? Will be copy of wedding certificate and copy of council tax bill for both names enough?
I don't want to have the least desirable outcomes of this procedure:
My application will be refused and my husband will know that I applied for it and been refused and also will know my address.
Will be very grateful if people who went through this procedure share their experience with me.