separation

[janice jump]

i have been with my partner 13 we have two sons.we have a morage in joint names whice he pays i pay for .i pay buildings and contents,tv licence,gas,elec,water some food.we are slitting up would i get half of the house if we sell and he says he wants to say in the house and me and the boys move out.can he make me leave?

[Ethel]

As you own the house jointly he has no more right to it than you.

The courts will look favourably on you staying in the house whilst the children are living with you - an order could be made for the house to be sold when the youngest is no longer dependent.

If you do decide to sell, you will be entitled to a half share of the equity in the house, maybe more if the children are dependent and are living with you.