worried about being a single mummy

[sazzyb1985]

hi i just broke up with my husband and my little girl is only 4 months old.im just looking for support really,im scared and worried about how i will cope.i love my little girl so much and wanna be the best mum i can.does anyone know if i can get a place for us and get housing benefit paid?im not sure where to find out info on this, im staying with my parents for a little while.im really trying to be strong but its really hard!!how do you all cope?!x

 

[AppleBlossom]

Hey hun, sorry to hear you have split up. My ex left me when my LO was 6 months. I rent a house and have most of my housing benefit paid for me. I found this site really helpful

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

Good luck, hope this helps

 

[x_kitty_x]

I'm not too sure about the housing side of things, but I found this new site really helpful for figuring out what benefits i'm entitled to.

There is a link on the left hand side "Rights and Benefits" and that has lots of information about what you might be able to claim during/after pregnancy.

 

[CrystalBell]

If you are not in work and you find a place to rent Housing benefit will pay all/most of the rent as well as the council tax. You'll also be entitled to to child tax credits,child benefit and income support.

 

[DizzyMoo]

It also depends whether you own the home you had with hubby, sometimes it makes it hard until you get your name off the mortgage.
But register with your local council asap to get the ball rolling anyway, ask them about housing & tell them you have to be out of your parents home by a certain date ( get your parents to back this up with a letter ) & they have to find you somewhere. If you are happy to stay at parents until suitable housing comes up then that's ok but they wont rush .

Check cab if unsure about your existing mortgage if you have one x

 

[vickyp]

hi ya hun, i was given a 2 bedroom flat when my son was 6months old (but i was living with my mum rather than partner) and get full housing benefit and council tax paid coz i dont work.

i thought id find it hard after i left my sons dad but it was easier than having him to look after as well. then i met my daughters father and finally realised i NEVER want to divide my time again.

its hard at first but worth every tantrum and tear.

good look finding somewhere but go to your local council and beg, plead do whatever it takes and theyll come thru for you. could always try getting him to write a letter to them saying you have x amount of time to get out!!
xx

 

[Clarice393]

Hi

I found the jobcentre very helpful when I became a single mum. Here is some information on income support at this link https://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_015271.xml.html

It also has links to child tax credits and useful freephone numbers.

You will also receive housing benefit for private rented accommodation and help with council tax.

It is hard at first, but getting your finances sorted makes you feel alot better and you'll realise that you can actually cope.

Feel better soon.
xx