decided it's over. finding it difficult

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to cut a long story short my husband and I have been having troubles since earlier in the early. everything came to a head in July. this weekend just gone we've decided to separate after 13 years together, 10 years of marriage and 2 dd (aged 8 and 5) . it is not what I want. He has fundamentally changed. we rarely saw each other. He now says there is no way back, despite having had many happy times and love.
I'm feeling strong in many ways but so unsure of the future. I tried very hard to make it work again but he had ignored and denied any issues for so long that I guess for him there was no way back. I work full time so financially should be fine and he will do right by the dds . but it is a mess.
I am uncertain of how to move forward. we have debts to clear and would like to stay in same house as a family until Christmas. for the DDS more than anything. they will be devastated.
any advice on what I do next gratefully received.

I'm maybe not the best person to answer this, but the best place to start will be to speak to a Solicitor. Many of them do free consultations where they can talk you through what happens next.

If it's all amicable, which it seems to be, you may be able to get it done quickly and cheaply but it sounds as though he made his mind up some time ago so just make sure you're covering yourself.

Hopefully someone who's been there will be along soon with better advice.