b'DOES ONE OF US HAVE TO LEAVE THE FAMILY HOME?If there has been family violence, a court can say thatonepersonmustleavethefamilyhome. Otherwise,youdecideifyouwanttoleaveor stay in your home. Your partner has the same choice. You can agree to both live in the same house after separation. If you do, you might need to prove that you are really separated. This might include telling the court about:where you both sleep;what cooking and cleaning you each do;whether your family and friends think you;are separated;how you each manage your money;how you communicate with each other. DO I LOSE MY RIGHTS IF I LEAVE? No.Ifyouleavethefamilyhome,youwillnot lose your rights to the house. However, once you leave it may be difficult to regain access. WHAT SHOULD I TAKE IF I LEAVE? It is best to take all your legal and financial papers with you, if it is safe. This includes:birth and other certificates;your Will;passports;3'