Divorce detail required- help needed

[spoonfulofmustard]

Hi, first of all apologies if this is posted twice, I tried before but it doesn't seem to have shown up. I am in a tricky situation. Finally wised up to my husband's abuse a few months ago and asked him to leave which he agreed to... however now he has realised that I am actually serious he will only leave when the divorce is posted or I get a court order (it is my property that we live in otherwise I would have left straightaway,trust me). My issue is, there has been DV/ EA but I minimilsed it for years and wouldn't press charges therefore there is no proof so to speak. I was wondering how do I deal with this on the divorce form and would appreciate any advice from someone who has been able to do this previously. Apologies if I don't reply tonight as I have an amazing chance at a night out with friends now he is gone for a few days, but I obviously want this sorted out asap so I can get my home back. No kids involved, just my cat. Thanks all in advance

OK as you are married, your home may well be classed as a marital asset, and you might have to buy out his share.. So you need legal advice based in your specific circumstances, and relevant for the jurisdiction you are in.

That's true in general when contemplating divorce, but especially for you, because you need to sort out the finances asap.

What other assets do you /he have? The more info you have before you see a solicitor, the better.

DV would not be taken into account unless it is severe

Okay so the property is named as my parents as the main party holders. He has said he wouldn't make a claim on the property but is just refusing to leave without a court order or divorce applied. What I really need to know if how much detail is required in an a divorce application. He has already caused massive emotional damage to myself and malicious emails to my parents, but they would never get involved. I have to do this on my own and need to know what is best to out so it limits the potential of him contesting. Sorry if maybe this wasn't the best place to ask but I thought someone may have some previous experience. I have just never dealt with someone who seems to purposefully want to make their own life a nightmare just to continue on with their abuse against me.

So it’s not your house?

Have you seen a solicitor? Get onto that as soon as you possibly can (not a good time of year I know...)

If the house is not actually owned by you, then that is a definite plus.

You need proper legal advice. See a solicitor asap.

"Sorry if maybe this wasn't the best place to ask but I thought someone may have some previous experience"

Quite a lot of have, both from the POV of being the divorcing party and/or from being a lawyer.

The best advice is to seek legal advice - it's something you really cannot afford to do without. Taking as much into on major assets to your first appointment will help enormously, plus practicalitities and suggestions for future care of any DC.

Especially as you suspect he is going to be awkward as a form of continuing abuse. A good solicitor can buttress you against that.