hi all,
so I split with my partner over a year ago and we have children together
I pay CMS over 500 a month
I’m on minimum wage and paying off debts that my ex took out in my name when we were together
it’s at the point now that I’m coming out with 700 a month and I have to pay private rent which 600 but they are putting it up soon
i feel like I am better of quitting my job and declaring myself homes less
i don’t mind that I have to pay to support my children
it annoys me that they don’t look at the outgoing of my income
my ex doesn’t work and claims everything and is coming out with over £2000 a month , how is this fair where I’m the verge of being homeless
I do have them every other weekend which hasn’t been declared to CMS but I am going to lose this due to me being at the point where I’m going to be homeless
is there anything I can do
hi
please see guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/if-youre-homeless-at-risk-of-homelessness
if your going to be jobless, then suggest you tell CMS asap, and good to apply for universal credit.
It's very difficult for single men to get housed so think carefully before leaving your job. If you have the children then perhaps you are paying too much and you can ask CMS to check this. Citizens Advice will help you manage your debts but perhaps you can arrange a more affordable payment plan? Are you able to do some weekend work when you don't have the children to get a bit more income? Any space in your accommodation to have a friend stay to share bills?