do I need to divorce my husband before putting him in nursing home?

Thank you for your question. I understand how worried you must be about having to coordinate the timing of admitting your spouse to a nursing home with commencing divorce proceedings. The short answer to your question whether your income and assets can be affected is possibly. As such the timing of when you file is important. We also would need to understand the current financial circumstances for you and your spouse.   I understand that you need answers and need to protect yourself. I strongly suggest that you schedule a consultation with a family law attorney who has experience, so that you can understand the implications for you should your spouse be admitted to a nursing home in the event of divorce.  I hope this was helpful to you.