We've decided to separate (I've been unhappy for years, he's an emotionally abusive narc who thinks he's the one who's been wronged) and it's mostly amicable (ish, as long as I dont have too strong an opinion obvs) He's here till after Christmas and we have a mostly agreeable plan for the kids, and will be organising a SA with solicitor input.
My current sticking issue is that we have two cars, only one of which I can drive. Both are in his name. On his weekends with the kids, he wants to take the car I can drive, so im not 'driving around in luxury'/because it's better for the kids. However, that would leave me unable to get to work/paying lots of taxis. His answer is that I learn to drive manual, which is fine, but I won't be able to afford lessons if he is forcing me to pay £50+ taxis per weekend. Can the solicitor argue my case on that? When I said I'll just get my own car, he said how would we afford it, but as far as I'm concerned, we doesn't come in to it??
He also thinks the answer to the care of our dogs lies in him being able to come round to the house when I'm out to walk them? I'm not comfortable with that but can't think of a reason why other than I don't want him too.
Speaking to my solicitor next week but any insights would be helpful