Myself and my girlfriend split in August of this year, we have an 11 month old son together who we share custody of.
Our son spends an equal amount of time (7 nights in 14) with both myself and his mother although it is her who claims the associated benefits and I pay her maintenance on a monthly basis.
I am now back living with my parents as the flat we did share was a housing association property with the tenancy in her name.
I need to know whether there is any help I can get with housing - I know that I earn too much to receive housing benefit and I am on the local housing register but have been told, because my ex receives the child benefit it is deemed that that is our sons registered address and therefore I will be dealt with as a single male and therefore of a very low priority when it comes to housing need.
I look forward to hearing from you and any advice you are able to offer me.
I'd look back into it, My mate lost his house through the ressession and as his lad stayed with him similar to you he was given a council property almost immediatly as so contact etc could continue I suppose it just depends were you like and if 1 legged illegal ethinic lesbiens who weave baskets take priorty. Have you spoke to soical services/citizens advice to get their slant on it?