I just feel that I have been too naive for too long.
Please I urge you to get legal advice. I stated many many times after being told this that my H was an honourable man and would never hurt me or his kids financially. He had told/ promised me many things after he moved out and later moved his ow in. I trusted him with everything. Big big mistake. It cost me lots of money and my future financial security. He lied and lied and legally as his wife I was responsible for half his debts and they were huge. So no matter what he says or does, get legal advice. You may be fine he may be trustworthy but that is not a word that goes hand in hand with the A and ow senoria. Lots of misconceptions regarding separation and D in UK. More so if you were just a common law wife(actually no such thing legally-I believe in Scotland they have some rights) so what harm does it do to check,it could save you a lot of money and if nothing else it gives you peace of mind. Take care.