Where to start

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10 year relationship has broken down and he wants me out of the house asap (not married and the house is his) I'd happily walk out today and crash at a friends until I get myself sorted out but we have a 4 year old, who is settled and just started school. No family nearby who I can turn to etc so I'm pretty certain I need to stay here until I get sorted. Ex also owes me a chunk of money too which I know I wouldn't get back if I just moved out tomorrow (yes I know I've been stupid) and leaving the 4 year old with him until I get sorted is 100% not an option either for various reasons.

Im just completely bewildered at where to start, I need to find somewhere to rent but where do I find out if I'm entitled to any help towards this? I work full time on an okay wage but certainly not enough to cover rent / bills etc. Currently looking for a new job to try improve this.

Feel very sad about the whole situation but trying to be pro active and concentrate on the future, I'm not ready to discuss any of this with people IRL as most of my friends are mutual ones, so any advice would be really appreciated

Give the local council a ring and ask them for advice, maybe they will be able to help you for a temporary housing solution for yourself and child and/or point you in the right direction for government funding.

Unfortunately these things do happen and majority of people are not prepared for it!
The law clearly says if you are married or in a civil relationship, have your name on the deed or the rent agreement your partner CAN'T kick you out and will have to go to court to get an eviction order especially if you have a child with you. If he tries to force you out of the house or change locks etc, that's an illegal eviction which is a criminal offence and you can call the police on him and you can get an injunction or a non harassment order to stop them from doing that. There isn't much to go on here as in if he is abusive or why he is trying to kick you out, however, your first few options are to check with your local authority if they can give you emergency accommodation or housing until your situation improves. Good luck 👍

Apologies wasn't trying to drip feed or anything, heads just a bit all over the show.

Verbally quite nasty at times but never physical and I don't ever think he would be. He wants me out as I've discovered his secret drug habit and he's decided that's the life he wants rather than me & our son.

It's his house, bought way before we even met Im not on anything at all. Which I realise now was an incredibly stupid move on my behalf. Especially considering I moved across half the country and left my friends / family miles away. Hindsight is a wonderful thing though eh Will deffo try the local gov on Monday, thank you that's a great starting point.