Abusive husband walks out, worried re house

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I posted a while ago 'can abusive partners ever change'.You were all right, he begged to come back but within an hour would send abusive and crazy text messages. Wtf?
My friend is having a dreadful time. Violent, angry H walked out on her and 2 dc under 3. He is living with his parents. His choice. It is over and I am so proud of her for staying strong.
He is now texting 'we are putting the house on the
Market for a 50 - 50 split and the arsehole is now twisting the situation to 'it's not my fault you kicked me out, I need the money to buy my own place'.

What should she do? What rights do her and her dcs have. Does she have to sell?
He is an angry scary man and I need advice, thanks

IMO he is all about revenge and hurting my friend, he could not give a fuck about the kids. My view as an outsider anyway.

get thee to a lawyer....Resolution have a website that will give lists of family lawyers who can advise, many will give the first half hour for free.
If she has DCs it may be possible for her to stay (or she may prefer to leave and have her own place) he can't make her sell any more than she can make him so long as it is a joint family home 9ie both of them on the deeds) if not then the lawyer can do something clever to protect her interests (forgotten what they call it).
If she can gather as much info for the Solicitor as possible then her half hour will be more profitable.....the which guide to divorce and separation is a good place to start.

If he is threatening or difficult then alert the police DV team (non-emergency number) so they can log the address and respond double quick if necessary.

WA website is a mine of useful info...if she's not up to reading it you could and make a to-do list here

i wish her well and may you reap a thousand blessings for your friendship and concern and care for her!!

Thank you so much!

Visit www.womensaid.org to search for your friend's nearest branch.

Give her their number and tell her to ask for their list of lawyers who specialise in divorce and family law and who offer a free half an hour intial consultation.

If she co-owns the property (i.e. both names on deeds or mortgage) tell her to talk to a solicitor about an application for an Occupation Order as, if she doesn't have one in place, there's little to stop him moving back in when he realises that, with 2 young dc, there's no way that he'll get 50% of any proceeds if the property is sold.

Hi izzy - she does co own, both names on deeds.
She doesn't know about occupation order but she will today!

No way is he walking all over her ever again! I want her to feel there is practical help out there. Thank-you