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Do I have rights to stay and challenge 50/50 childcare?

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Heater123 · 26/06/2026 12:02

My parter owns our home, and we share a 18 month old. Last night he kicked me out and told me I had 4 days to get everything out or it will be on the driveway.
I contribute to a fair share of bills but not household. I work full time as does he.
I have provided the bulk of childcare and responsibilities since she was born. Do I have any rights to stay until I can provide a house for myself and child?
He also wants 50/50 custody but has been unable to provide anywhere near this until this situation. Do I have grounds to dispute this?

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ALovelyPinkUnicorn · 26/06/2026 13:30

Where is your child now? With you or him? Did he make them leave too?

ElliePhant28 · 26/06/2026 13:39

I would contact Shelter and Citizens Advice today. Do you have somewhere to go? Do you share a bank account?

I think the key word here is ‘partner’. From this you will have no rights to his home.

amber763 · 26/06/2026 13:43

You dont have any right to stay in his house if youre not married. Contact your local council

Heater123 · 26/06/2026 14:19

ElliePhant28 · 26/06/2026 13:39

I would contact Shelter and Citizens Advice today. Do you have somewhere to go? Do you share a bank account?

I think the key word here is ‘partner’. From this you will have no rights to his home.

We had a hotel and I have family I can go to.
we don’t share an account he wouldn’t agree to it.
thank you for you help

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JustAnotherLawyer2 · 26/06/2026 17:01

You have some limited rights, even if the house is in his name. You are entitled to reasonable notice to leave, a couple of months at least.

If he is abusive (sounds like it), you could apply for an occupation order which would give you time to find another place to live - but realistically, if you can stay with family, that is likely to be preferable as living with someone who doesn't want you around won't be bearable for long. I am adding this in because other posters have stated you have no rights, which isn't true.

If you can't agree child arrangements, it's mediation (you can avoid if he is indeed abusive), or court.

https://www.gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce

Make your claim for child maintenance today, they don't backdate: https://www.gov.uk/child-maintenance-service

Making child arrangements if you divorce or separate

How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.

https://www.gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce

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