I broke up with my partner 6 months ago, we have two children (aged 1 and 2) and a third due in October. We are not married but do jointly own the flat I live in with the kids, he is paying to rent a room locally. At the moment we split all costs (mortgage, bills, childcare) 50/50 although he earns a lot more than me because I work part time and look after the kids on the other days. He pays for his rented room himself.
Anyway, when I go on matenity leave my pay is going to reduce to SMP so what do people think is a fair way to split the mortgage bils etc. He wants to keep it 50/50 but 1.) I won't be able to afford that and 2.) We are both having. a baby but then only I am making financial sacrifices eg by using up my small amount of savings.
Can anyone advise on what is a fair way to split the shared costs in this situation? ie when you are not together anymore but still have a flat and children together?