Nearly ready for divorce now.

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I have posted about my controlling husband before, but feel I may start proceedings soon. I have tried to wait till the kids are older but can't wait much longer (Age 7 and 12)
Have tried to talk to husband but not interested so looks like I shall have to get a divorce petition.(I have already seen a solictor)
I think he will refuse to leave so do I have to just stay in the house ,just need practical advice to make things easier for the kids.

Staying in the house, IMHO, is only workable when you have a reasonably amicable split and everyone is being constructive and doing the right thing for the children etc. If the person you're trying to split from is a bully and if they are likely to be obstructive or aggressive and make your life miserable then I think staying in the same house makes a difficult situation far worse than it has to be. 'Controlling' types will often drag their heels for years on things like house-sales, for example, just to prove they are still in charge.

So do talk to your solicitor again but seriously consider finding somewhere new for you and your DCs to start fresh without him. It may present financial and practical challenges short-term but at least you'd have a bolt-hole where you can be calm, happy and getting on with your new life.