What do I need to do about estranged husband?

My husband and I have been separated 5 yrs. He is living in another part of the state in his deceased parents' house w/o water, elec etc. He is living with 2 dogs, can't work because of health issues, does get food stamps. People have tried to get him in shelter but he won't go because he won't get rid of dogs. Won't live with me and I don't want him to anyway. Any suggestions?What do I need to do about estranged husband?
It seems to me that the fact that you are ';estranged'; for 5 years speaks volumes. You are not together and of course that doesn't mean you have stopped caring about him, but it does mean that you have decided to live apart and if he has chosen to live the way he is presently living that is HIS choice-not yours. After 5 years it seems like the two of you need to sit and discuss freeing one another from this bond that makes you feel responsible for his current living situation.What do I need to do about estranged husband?
Sounds harsh, but he is not your problem any longer. You may be able to contact the local welfare office or social service office and they could do a ';well'; check on him and maybe able to offer him assistance with the utility problems. If he can't work due to his health is he or can he get disability. If he does then he should be able to pay his utilities, there are many programs out there to help people. Encourage him to ask the local utilities if they have any help programs.
Get a divorce so you won't be liable for him.





Find out about utility assistance in his area. If you are in the U.S. you can usually call 2-1-1 and they will find you help or who to call. It sounds as though he has mental problems as well.





Take the dogs or find someone who will.





Good luck.
Don'tt worry about him, hedoesn'tt want the help, take care of yourself
love his dogs