Can I make him leave?

Based on the facts you have put in your post, there should not be any legal implications if you move out. You will need to make sure your Husband knows where you are and the two of you should try to work out a custody schedule. I normally recommend that you should contact with an attorney before moving out, however in your case it sounds like the situation you are living in are not healthy for you and your children. If the threats he makes make you concerned for your safety or those of the minor children, then you can seek a Domestic Violence Protective order to protect yourself and the children. If you feel that you are safe in the home, then you should consult with an attorney before deciding to leave the residence. Once you have separated, Child Support Enforcement can assist you in seeking child support, their website is www.ncchildsupport.com.

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My husband and I rent and have 2 children (4 and 16). He is away from the home from Sunday to Friday for work, and when home he has his own room. We’ve talked about divorce forever. He’s an alcoholic and is very verbally abusive. He started a fight with our oldest on New Years eve, and threw him out of the house in the rain at 2am. I brought our son back. We don’t have any assets, but do have a lot of bills. I’ve been the primary care giver for most of the kids lives. We both work, and make close to the same, but I pay for insurance out of my check. He says he won’t leave the house, and if I want out, I can take the kids and leave. I don’t have the money to go anywhere. I want him to either leave and pay child support (about $1000 according to your calculator) or only come into the house every other weekend, and split the bills. We would then each find somewhere else to stay on the other weekends and the kids would stay home. Can I make this happen?