Moving out

How long have you lived in the area? I think if it’s been at least 2 years you can apply for the council in the UK. Could always give them a ring and ask for advice. Only other option would be to go and stay with family for a bit until you can afford to move out, if they want to see their child they’ll make the effort to travel to them

5 years as of last month. I wasn’t sure if they’d do anything as I’ve technically got a house and mortgage

It’s always worth an ask, they can be very helpful! If you’re in a toxic environment especially with a child they should at least give you some advice. Only other option would be to go back home to family

Hi I'm planning the same. Speak to your hv they have contacts in your area specifically and they can guide you a bit what you can/can't do. They can point you in the right direction and also give you some support which it sounds like you don't have.
In Essex it's called Essex compass but each area will have one.
Theres also a website I got pointed to called rights of women it has a support on all the legal stuff xx

I know its gonna sound harsh but... Tell him he has 5 days to move or you WILL be taking your child and moving to your parents. Let him know that you would rather do this the no hassle way but if you have to take him to court you will win. Also let him know that if he doesn't go you will be forced to get the law involved or he would purposly be making his child homeless. If he genuinely wants whats best for his child he will go. If not you take your child and go to your patents and you do what you need to do. If he doesbt care why should you

it’s not toxic atm but I feel like it’s going to become that way