Ex and I have joint mortgage and a young son, we are not married. We were not getting on and tried living separate lives within the family home. This did not last long before she falsely accused me on dv and she went to stay at her mothers. I stayed in the house until a few days later when her brother threatened me in the living room, I have his threat recorded on my phone. Feeling unsafe I have now left the house and not been back for 1 week and do not want to return. My ex has broken all communication with me. Have I done the wrong thing by leaving the house temporarily as I am concerned she may return and not allow me back in. Going forward I can’t afford to pay the mortgage and rent and provide for my daughter. If my ex would agree to sell I would be able to manage financially, but I fear she will want the house for them both to live in for the next 15 years with me paying half the mortgage. I want what’s right for my son and am concerned he may think me a looser as I will be financially broke . I assume I can’t get any benefits as I have a mortgage. Any advice is more than appreciated