How does Dp leaving usually work?

[MrsJohnMurphy]

Dp and I are splitting, we currently live in a 3 bed council house, he only earns around £14,000 a year. Obviously it's different when you jointly own a house, or your oh is a high earner.

I can't really see how he can leave, can I claim income support etc whilst he is living here? To get any kind of deposit/first months rent together would be impossible under the circumstances we are in now, or would he go to the lha and say that he is now homeless .

Would they care? put him in a hostel? say "computer says no"?

I don't even know why I am asking this, he should be on dadsnet figuring out his options, but I do care for him and obviously want to make this easier for all of us, especially since I'm the one wanting to split and feel like the biggest bitch to have walked the earth .

Unfortunately the options are limited. They have no obligation to house an able bodied, employed grown man.

Pretty sure though that you CAN claim income support, tax credits etc even if still at the same address as long as you can prove you are no longer living as a couple.

He'll have to go without paying the rent on your house for a month or two in order to get a deposit and first month rent. For a room in a house you are looking at needing £1200 ish. As your house is HA you will be able to arrange to repay the overdue rent. Either that or he could apply to credit union for a loan for the deposit.
If he rocked up at the housing office they might try to help him into private rental. It would be preferable if he can sort it himself.

Oh god, it's even more depressing that he would get no help, I feel even more frigging trapped now, maybe I should bloody leave at least then I can organise myself.

I'd suggest that he speak with the CAB. They will be able to tell him exactly what his options are and then he's in a position to make an informed choice & the one best for him. It might actually be worth your while speaking with them too & getting clear & accurate facts.

Good luck

How about he considers options such as renting a room as a lodger? Lots of people are looking to rent rooms at the moment. Wouldn't require a big deposit (if any) & would be within his budget for rent. It would enable him to move out and be independent and you would become 'officially' a single parent with all that entails.