((((Rhapsody))))

Does he want to stay in the relationship? Or does he want to separate also, but have you leave the house? How old are your kids? Could you reassure him that the kids will spend time with him wherever he moves to? Maybe he is worried he would not see the kids again and so doesn't want to leave for fear he'll lose touch with them and their lives.

My husband and I are in the midst of a divorce and we were having a hard time separating. He didn't want to leave, even though we had informally agreed I would keep the house. I had to find something he really wanted and work with our lawyers to create a binding agreement that I would give him X, but only if he was out of our house by a certain date. We just did this recently, and it was really helpful. If you can make such an agreement with your lawyers' help, you could include in it provision for temporary support so you can pay your bills. Or you can petition the court with an order for temporary support. Please see your lawyer for advice.

Best of luck. That was a big step for you to tell your husband you wanted to separate, and it took a lot of courage.