Also - is there any way that I can force him to leave and live elsewhere while in this process?
>>>>>>>>> If you're willing to agree to the terms of divorce , no . If you cannot agree , you can include in the petition for divorce a request for exclusive use of the marital home ( it doesn't mean your request will be granted but it never hurts to ask ).
-------------------- Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. Isaac Asimov