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My husband never pays the bills, runs up debts and does not help with the children. The house is owned by my husband. Can I divorce him for unreasonable behaviour and am I entitled to anything?
I have been married for nearly five years now but want to divorce my husband for unreasonable behaviour. He never pays the bills and we've had several court cases for unpaid tax, council tax and loans, I have three kids, two of which are his, but he doesn't do anything for them, not even a nappy change. Is all this grounds for unreasonable behaviour? Also my husband already owned the house we are living in for many years before I met him and normally I would walk away with nothing but I have to think of my children now. The mortgage is in his name only and I fear I would not be entitled to anything, do you know if I would be?
From the information you provide it would seem you would be able to commence proceedings relying on your husband's unreasonable behaviour, if he is unreliable in respect of finances and does not assist you with the children. Despite the fact the house is owned by your husband only, it is still the former matrimonial home and you should be entitled to a settlement. You should consider protecting your interest though by registering a Notice of Matrimonial Home Rights.
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