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Single mum

amynaturally
amynaturally Posts: 10 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi. I posted this on the child support section but think I put it in the wrong place, so appologies for repetition!
I am originally from England but lived in Ireland with my husband up until a year ago. We moved back last Christmas and things are not working out very well. Basically I am facing a seperation and I can not seem to find out what benefits I will be entitled to. In Ireland there is a loan parent weekly payment. Is there anything like that here?
Thanks.

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  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 13,012 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    it depends on the age of your child. under 7 and you can claim income support and over 7 you can claim JSA ( providing you are actively seeking work)
    also child tax credits for the child along with child benefit and maintenance from the childs father.
  • amynaturally
    amynaturally Posts: 10 Forumite
    Thanks.... sorry it did mean to say lone parents not loan parents!!! Yes.... I have 4 kids all under 7. Youngest is 2. Thanks for the info.
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,567 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Depending on your housing situation, possibly housing benefit or Local housing Allowance, single person's Council tax discount and possibly CT Benefit.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • LondonDiva
    LondonDiva Posts: 3,011 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Is your husband not planning to pay any maintainance for your child?
    "This is a forum - not a support group. We do not "owe" anyone unconditional acceptance of their opinions."
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