[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi Moreni,

 

Thanks for posting here and I’m sorry you’re having such a difficult time. You might find it useful to talk to someone about the options available to you. MSI Choices is a charity offering expert advice which might help you in making your decision: https://www.msichoices.org.uk/. You can also contact our single parent helpline if you would like advice on the support that is available to single parents: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/what-we-do/contact-us/helpline/

Very best wishes,

Mishka

[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi,

I’m one of the forum moderators. It sounds as though you might find it useful to contact our free helpline on 0808 802 0925 and speak to one of our specialist advisers. They can give you information about the options available to you and about the court process and support that might be available to you. Details of the helpline opening hours are available here: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/what-we-do/contact-us/helpline/

All the best,

Mishka

[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi Jaywsm,

I’m one of the moderators on here. Thanks for posting and I’m sorry you’re having such a difficult time. This is a good place to get support from other single parents and we also have local single parent groups and online groups which you might find useful for friendship and support. You can find online groups or your nearest local group here: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/community/single-parent-groups/

It’s important that you look after yourself as well as your children and there are some resources and organisations which can give you support here: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/information/you-and-your-childs-wellbeing/

You can also call our free single parent helpline on 0808 802 0925 for advice.

Best wishes,

M

[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi Skyup,

I’m one of the moderators on here.

We have some information on the website about renting privately and where you might be able to get help with a deposit: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/information/housing/renting-options-single-parent/

You might also find it useful to give our helpline a call and talk to one of our advisers about housing options and financial support that might be available to you if you’re unable to work. Our helpline is 0808 802 0925.

Best wishes

[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi sg838,

I’m one of the moderators on here. Thanks for posting your enquiry.

It sounds like you’re in a difficult situation and you might find it useful to contact our free helpline on 0808 802 0925 to speak to one of our specialist advisers. They’ll be able to talk through the options with you and advise you on making a contact arrangement that keeps your children safe.

Best wishes,

Mishka

 

[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi,

I’m one of the forum moderators. It can be worrying trying to work out how you’ll manage financially when you separate. If you contact our free helpline on 0808 800 0925 one of our advisers will be able to work out the benefits you’d be entitled to. We also have a benefit calculator you can use on our website here: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/information/benefits-tax-credits-and-universal-credit/benefit-calculators/

Best wishes,

Mishka

 

[GingerbreadMishka]

Hi,

I’m one of the forum moderators – thanks for posting your question. This is a good place to get lots of tips and support from other single parents. We also have some information on our website about help when you can’t agree on arrangements for your children: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/information/legal-help-and-responsibilities/help-when-you-cant-agree/.

You can contact our free helpline for advice on 0808 802 0925 or use our webchat service: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/what-we-do/contact-us/webchat/

Best wishes,

Mishka

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