Divorce. Children and the house

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My husband walked out me and my two children (6 and 8 months) 2 weeks ago. He is already asking for a divorce and says I can have the house if u can afford the mortgage. On paper I can with benefits, child maintenance, my wage. My question is would a mortgage company look at all Incomings or just my wage? If it’s just my wage there is no way I can get a mortgage. We’ve only been here 1 year, have 255,000 left to pay. Is there anyway I can contact the mortgage lender, explain the situation and they let me drop to an interest only mortgage? I have no idea which way to turn with this. Is there a reason he has acted so quickly to get a divorce? If I agree to the divorce does this affect any rights I have over the house? We jointly own it 50/50

Do not move out of the house. See a good solicitor.

Please see a solicitor and don't sign anything your STBXH presents you with.

I was told they would only count court ordered maintenance. But may be different place to place.

But you need to see a solicitor as you need to ensure you get the best deal for you and the children.

My problem is I am still in maternity leave. I am actually on unpaid maternity leave so have no money coming in. A solicitor is going to be hard to afford

You need to go back to work I'm afraid