How does it work with the house?

[StarBellySneetch]

Name-changing reg here, though not been on v much for a while.

So, it's all a bit bloody grim at Sneetch Mansions, and it looks as though DP wants to split.

We've just bought a house (yes, I know) and it means a huge amount to me, for various reasons. We're not married, have two dc - my question is, can he make me sell up/buy him out? If I take a lodger or two I could probably just cover the mortgage on my own, but I couldn't get anything comparable on my own if I had to start from scratch, and couldn't get a mortgage to buy him out.

All advice gratefully received.

free consultation with solicitor, will tell you where you stand

Thanks gawd. Am currently failing somewhat to do practical things

he can certinaly apply under TOLATA but if DC residing with you then the isue of where DC lvie come into it too (schedule 1 childrens act).

you need legal advice.

take with you all financial details who paid for what incomes of both adn mortgage possibilities for both etc and also if you have any agreement already on who should live where...where DC will live eg if going for 50/50 shared residence you both need suitable properties etc etc

Thanks c'estlavielife - I do need legal advice. I thought I'd just check in case it was v straightforward but I'm realising it's not.

Infuriatingly, the deposit came out of his account - I've been working, but at nothing like my pre-child level/rate - his career can be 24/7 and unpredictable, so I basically let it all go so that the dc would have a parent around.