It’s happening! Separating but where will I stand

[Handbagsnotgladrags]

That’s it! Separated! This morning!
1 x DC. Married 8 years, together for 14. His name on the deeds. He pays the mortgage and most of bills. I pay CT, food, insurances and water rates.

He’s moved me to the guest room! Reckons he will find a room to rent and live in the pits. (Guilt trip thanks).

Reasons: He’s lazy, mardy, doesn’t have the same interests as me.
Me: moans a lot about mess and laziness, his drinking, loud tv, etc etc.
I do everything in the house and garden!
Apparently it’s all my fault as I’ve distanced myself for a while. He told DC that he wants it to work but “mum doesn’t”
DC is broken hearted but we will continue to be good parents.
He earns a large salary. Owns his own business. Very successful.

I earn a small salary but work more hours...

Will I be able to stay in our family home?

I have told DH.....?.?.?. I don’t think he needs to pay maintenance as I will be entitled to universal credit and fam allowance now.

I did seek legal advice and was told “you will be absolutely fine as you have rights”

Waffle over....help,pls x x x

Yes it sounds like as you work more hours then the DC is better with DH and your timing and good have been better for telling DH and DC. You don’t have the best interests in your child.
You haven’t even tried to offer to work on relationship or tried counciling. It sounds like a snap decision. All you seem worried about is if you will get the house.
You won’t be able to live well on UC so he would need to pay maintainance which you probably know but are appeasing him with the no maintenance atm so you are guaranteed the house.