Divorce advice

[YorkshireGirl2016]

I want to divorce my husband. We've been though a lot...I've been through a lot and I can't carry on.
The mortgage is in my name and he hasn't paid a penny towards it. Does that mean he still gets half?

That's a big question, OP. You need to get proper legal advice on this one. The answer is maybe. Who actually pays the mortgage isn't the issue.

He has never really had a job so hasn't paid anything. He has just turned me into a scared, bullied shadow. I can't remember who the real Yorkshire Girl is. But I do know that this isn't a life. Where I live is my dream that I've worked so hard for. I don't want to lose this

You need to see a solicitor. Get prepared so you make the most of the appointment.

You have 2 issues, to decide the grounds of the divorce and to agree the financial settlement. Significant facts will be how long you have been together and if you have children. If you can, identify all of the assets in the marriage and your respective incomes. This is everything owned jointly and by both of you, house, savings, debt and pensions. Some information about why he doesn’t work and if he is capable of working

These are all marital assets and belong to both of you. The financial settlement will decide how these are split. The starting point is 50:50. Clean breaks are favoured over spousal maintenance. If he can work he will be expected to work to maintain his lifestyle

Well done on deciding to move on, you should be proud of yourself. When I took the step and put the wheels in motion I was very scared but when the excitement of the other life that I could have started to overwhelm the fear that's when I knew it was the right thing. Unfortunately he have entitlements but it will be a small price to pay for your happiness and freedom. Get your lawyer appointment booked and get going!