Not married house in his name

I''m splitting up from my partner of 6 years. For 5 years I have lived in his house and we have a 4 year old daughter. He has always said the house is mine as well but my name is not on the deeds or mortgage. I have been contributing £250 each month ( I reduced my hours at work to look after my daughter thereforeI''m not earning as much as I did ) for 2 years and £450 for the last year. I now have to find a property to live with my daughter close to his house. I can''t afford anything decent with 2 beds ( his house is a 3 bed 4 bath with garden ) not sure what to do. I know as we not married My rights are very limited. Any advice appreciated.

Perhaps not quite as limited as you think.

In the first place, it is wise for you to review your benefit entitlement if you split up.

Secondly, there are powers under section 15 and Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989, for the Court to make financial provision for the benefit of the child, and therefore, benefit you indirectly as the carer.

I think it''s a possibility y worth looking into.

LMM

I was in a similar situation but had been living with my partner for over 18 years with our son . In the end went to court under schedule 1 of the children act. The family home was sold and I was given Roughly about a third to use as a deposit to put towards a home. The only thing is that I have to pay my ex back the money with interest when my son reaches 18 or finishes full time education.

My son and I are now living in a shared owership house and I am hoping I will be able to return to work full time , so that I would be able to remortgage to pay ex back when son turn 18 or finishes full time education .