Hi Newby here I just wanted to know where the law stands with a married couple still trying to make relationship work but living separately. We live separately and have our own council property and pay our own bills and claim HB and Essa for both. I'm worried and don't let him stay as I'm not sure what is allowed. He doesn't contribute at all to the household financially. Or towards the kids as he has the youngest one several nights a week. Staying at his can anyone shed any light as he feels like I'm not commited enough to try and make it work as I'm being cold towards him by not allowing him near me