Hi
Over the past 4 weeks DH and I have come to an agreement (started by me, but now accepted by him) that we are now officially estranged from each other as husband and wife. However, neither of us wants to move out of the family home which we jointly own (mortgaged), and even if I did (as the more willing party) he would not be able to afford to stay here and pay all bills so we both might end up losing everything and not being able to get back on the ladder. I would be able to afford to stay here but he is not willing to move out.
We have two children (6.5 & 4). We are still sharing a bed, and unless we want to move one of the children out of their room will have to continue to do so.
Has anyone lived like this for any great length of time? What are the pros and cons and are there any solutions for us?
What and when do we tell the children? I feel as though I am in complete limbo with no end in sight when what I really want is a clean break and a new start.
Grateful for any advice
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Separation agreed but staying in the same house and bed indefinitely due to money
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rideswildhorses · 03/11/2013 17:15
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