First and foremost, you need to seek legal advice. They will give you a better understanding of where you stand in this situation. I sought legal advice earlier this year when my AH kicked myself and our 3 year old out of the house. He was suicidal and drunk and violent, so it was better for us to be gone. The house is in his name alone, as are the bills. I wasn't contributing at the time. We are not married. Because of these factors, it was clear that I had very few rights, if any, but I would have been entitled to SOMETHING, because of domestic abuse and the fact that I have been practically solo parenting our daughter. The fact that you are contributing to household expenses gives you a leg up already, and if you are married, it doesn't matter that your name is not on the house. I'm pretty sure you can fight it. So, speak to a lawyer or a mediator (court mediator, I mean), because they will be able to give you much more information, and you may qualify for legal aid, in which case you'll get even MORE information tailored to your specific circumstances. Free legal advice is not as comprehensive as you hope, because they don't want to give you bad advice and be libel. There are always options. Men, especially manipulative and drunk ones, will say ANYTHING to scare you into staying. But you have rights. Second, you should look for someone to talk to, a therapist or counselor. Sometimes it's just good to have someone to unload to, who is not judgemental. They usually have a list of other resources available as well. And if you're like me, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of support available to women, specifically women who are involved with abusers (and even if he doesn't hit you, living with an alcoholic is a form of abuse.) i also went to the local women's shelter - i didn't stay there, but it proved a back up option in case i needed somewhere to stay. they have a LOT of information, i find them to be invaluable. i hope this helps. xx