i’m looking to break from my current relationship, i’m heavily reliant on other people’s advice, the haven of google and assistance through women’s aid.
any little advice i can get on my situation helps tremendously. i need to cover as many bases as i can.
long story short im in a relationship where im no longer happy, but ive been too scared to walk away because i know ill be left with nothing. he’s made that clear.
we are not married, but do have a mortgage together.
my first step to this all after i have the dreaded discussion with him, will be to begin procedures on removing me off the mortgage. there is a high chance he will delay the process as much as he can by not buying me out(regardless on whether he could afford it or not). and he will refuse to sell. i unfortunately have no money, and i know he will tighten up on what i owe him financially putting me in a further awkward position. i’ll be heavily reliant on my equity and will not be able to move out until i have that.
i will not be able to afford a solicitor for legal advice, though i do believe after my discussion with my case worker women’s aid may be able to help me to an extent.
is there anything i can do or look into to possibly help me out in this situation?
aside from this, although we are both in the mortgage but separated, say if i were to go to a refuge. will i still be entitled to benefits? or will my income still be based off a household income?
there’s so much confusion, stress and information. any help is greatly appreciated. x