Want to leave, advice needed

[Fuckmyliferightnow]

I need to leave my EA DP but I'm worried about claiming UC and moving out, can anyone advise?

I'm getting my ducks in a row slowly,

I did an entitled to calculation but it talks about capital if you own your home, we jointly own our house and bought it 2 years ago.

How do I find out how much capital I have?
Will I have to spend money finding out just so I can claim? i am skint!

I'm terrified this will force me to stay with him.

I work 22 hours a week in a minimum wage job and have a 9 year old.

Does anyone have experience or advice?

I can't put up with the bullying and manipulation anymore.
He's also cheating, I just have no proof and will never get it, I've tried.

I'm feeling pretty hopeless atm and the more I look into stuff the more questions I have.

Oh and as for telling him, I wouldn't.

You will clearly be at risk, so I would arrange everything and then move out when he's not home. Leave a note (and take a photo of it on your phone) so he knows you've gone (but not where).

You don't need his agreement to escape him. There's no need to put yourself in danger by giving him a chance to kick off and potentially hurt you to stop you.

The Gov website says capital over £6 will affect the amount I will get.

I earn peanuts, I need to be able to get the full amount.

He wouldn't buy me out, he already makes it clear it's not my home (when we argue). He wouldn't let me sell either, it would be nice if my son could keep his bedroom when he visits his dad.

I'm so overwhelmed right now.

£6K

There is likely to be a grace period because you cannot access your share of the equity. He will be forced to financially settle as part of the divorce.

You need expert advice. Talk to shelter and WA.

£6k would take maybe £2.50 a month off your entitlement - if that! It’s called tariff income. The time you pay for things, I imagine you won’t have £6k for long. You can ask UC for a trial calculation - jobcentre staff can help you.
You need to get some advice x

Okay , I will try the Jobcentre.

It was so much easier when it was Tax credits.

Yes UC is a pain in the bum! x