I had a lightbulb moment tonight, after a really horrible couple of weeks (or years, tbh) with a man I now recognise to be very emotionally abusive. So I'm going to leave. Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has knowledge as to whether, by leaving our jointly owned home, I will compromise any financial settlement? I desperately wanted to keep the house as I really love the property and am very happy here, but now I realise that he will want to keep it or force a sale just to spite me, and therefore I will walk away and cut my losses rather than stay/engage in such a soul-destroying and expensive battle. We both separately own properties we held prior to our marriage, but the family home was purchased jointly with him contributing about 15% more to the deposit monies. If I leave, will he hold more cards, so to speak? Will a court look negatively upon my decision to leave? (We have a 19 month old DD.) Any advice greatly appreciated!
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Marriage is over. If I leave, will I compromise my financial situation?
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alikat724 · 01/07/2013 21:46
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