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My sister is 7mths pregnant and buying her first house. Her SO left her yesterday. RO
*Kat*
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What is she entitled to?
Her move in date for her house is 20th August - her SO is NOT on the mortgage (thankfully!).
She works full time in a supermarket. She will also need to find some kind of child care for when she goes back to work.
So far, I have child benefit and working tax credits, but that's it. Is she entitled to anything else?
Thanks!
Her move in date for her house is 20th August - her SO is NOT on the mortgage (thankfully!).
She works full time in a supermarket. She will also need to find some kind of child care for when she goes back to work.
So far, I have child benefit and working tax credits, but that's it. Is she entitled to anything else?
Thanks!
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It will depend on her income really, if you google turn2us she will find a benefit calculator which can more or less say any benefit she is able to receive and how much.0
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She should be entitled to either statutory maternity pay or maternity allowance.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
50p saver #40 £20 banked
Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.250 -
Has she notified the mortgage lender about her change in circumstances (that she'll be living alone and the impending maternity)?0
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How does she plan to pay her mortgage?These are my own views and you should seek advice from your local Benefits Department or CAB.0
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Her mortgage repayments are £300 a month. I'm sure she'll be fine regarding that.0
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Has she notified the mortgage lender about her change in circumstances (that she'll be living alone and the impending maternity)?
She is getting the house on her own already. Her SO had nothing to do with her mortgage/house. He was going to pay the bills and she would pay the mortgage0 -
Her mortgage repayments are £300 a month. I'm sure she'll be fine regarding that.She is getting the house on her own already. Her SO had nothing to do with her mortgage/house. He was going to pay the bills and she would pay the mortgage
But now she'll have the mortgage AND the bills to cover not to mention childcare etc
The only thing I can think of is maintenance for the child.
Has she exchanged contracts?2014 Target;
To overpay CC by £1,000.
Overpayment to date : £310
2nd Purse Challenge:
£15.88 saved to date0 -
While £300 may not sound alot, she will have the bills ontop of that as well as childcare fees as they are not 100% covered. Food, nappies, clothes, transport etc. Even if she gave up work to save on childcare she still has the above plus the mortgage to pay, does her ex work? If so does he have a very well paid job, his contribution to the baby is going to be essential for the wellbeing of the little one as your sister is not going to have any spare cash.0
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She is also entitled to 12 percent of the baby's fathers gross income.Overactively underachieving for almost half a century0
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What is an SO and an RO?Where is she planning to get the mortgage money from if her 'SO' has left her?0
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