ILR... spousal question (relationship rocky)

[commutedaily]

Hi

I've been living and working in the UK for 5 years next month - and would like to apply for ILR. My relationship with my sponsor hasn't been great the past 6 months although we are still together. Can I apply on the basis of being here 5 years, feeling there is a chance we may split up? We're married and still together/living together so it's not over. I'm very concerned about the life I've built here, we've had our ups and downs but this is a low point. Any help would be welcome If I get the ILR can that be taken away down the line if things don't work out?

[Casa]

Once you have been granted ILR you are no longer under Immigration control. This can't be removed if you separate or divorce after you have ILR.

[commutedaily]

So I can apply for a ILR despite my doubts? I just worry that some months down the line, if things don't work out it'll look strange. My head at the moment is getting the ILR sorted as I have built a career and a very supportive friendship group which I don't really have back home. As it stands I am in a subsisting relationship, so I can go forward with that as the part of the application? 5 years is a long time and feelings change (sadly )