Seriously need help...please :)

Sweetie_Jo

I am considering resigning from work to become a full time mum.

If I work full time, I will lose my current benefits and be working to pay for my childs nursery fees, plus I have not had a child just to put them in nursery full time and never see them! If I remain part time, the benefits I am entitled too do not come anywhere near helping cover nursery costs.

My baby is currently looked after by her grandparents on the days I work but they are struggling.

Can anyone tell me if I would be able to receive income support straight away?

My partner is on a low wage of £17,000.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

dseventy

You won't get income support as a lone parent as you have a partner, only if your are disabled or a carer.

D70

Sweetie_Jo

If I'm not entitled to income support, what would I be entitled too?

Wee_Willy_Harris

Sweetie_Jo wrote: »

If I'm not entitled to income support, what would I be entitled too?

The love and comfort of a happy family life?

dseventy

Ignoring the last comments (though they have a point) you will be entitled to nothing but child benefit and any applicable claim to tax credits.

D70

karenx

You wont get income support or any other benefits to replace what you will be losing. Its your choice not to work why should you get paid to do it.
You will still get child benefit and child tax credits

Sweetie_Jo

What is wrong with you people? I have been paying into the system since I was 16 years old!!

Unless I am an millionaire, how can anyone afford to have children!?

karenx

Sweetie_Jo wrote: »

What is wrong with you people? I have been paying into the system since I was 16 years old!!

Unless I am an millionaire, how can anyone afford to have children!?

It doesnt matter how long you have been working. There is no specific benefit for a stay at home mum.

dookar

Sweetie_Jo wrote: »

What is wrong with you people? I have been paying into the system since I was 16 years old!!

Unless I am an millionaire, how can anyone afford to have children!?

By not giving up their jobs...

skintbint_2

you would not qualify for income support as you have a partner who is in full time work. the only benefits you can claim are working tax credit, and child tax credit, have you applied for these? they can assist with upto 70% of childcare costs. if you google tax credits do i qualify there is a calculator to give you a rough idea. but dont do it until tomorrow or wednesday as they are still calculating on 09/10.

am afraid though i agree with the others the child is your responsibility not those of the tax payer, and as a mum of two i had to make the "choice" to work after having my children and if not i had to budget and do without.

Sweetie_Jo

I am not considering to resign from work to sit on my !!!! all day.

I want to bring up my child and return to work! Not working isn't something I plan to do for the rest of my life!