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Dilemma over where to live

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  • restless6
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    duchy wrote: »
    Working two jobs is not always practical as a single parent with the need for childcare (availability and cost) as well as giving the child time with yourself as the only resident parent. The child may need Mum around more not less as they will also be dealing with the changes in their home life emotionally.


    Yes tell me about it.
    I am a single parent to 3 , but I have to work two jobs to support us all.
    If she is living near family then she will have the childcare and more time to work.
  • lynseydee
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    Thank you to everyone who responded.

    A quick update - I decided to stay close to my family. I managed to find a house with the cheapest rent I could possible, am in the process of applying for housing benefit and a job closer to home. My son is starting to get to know his nana, auntie and cousins which he didn't really know before. Result one happy three year old, great result.

    Thank you for everyone's support, you don't know how much I appreciated it x
    Did owe £9,951.96

    Now helping hubby pay off loan. Finally paid off :j

    Owe Virgin [STRIKE]£5,950.00 [/STRIKE]at 0% til June 2009 £3,427.89. Owe HSBC [STRIKE]£5,460.78 [/STRIKE]2.9% til May 2010 £3,703.07. Owe Post Office £1,676.62 at 0% til September 2010
  • VfM4meplse
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    lynseydee wrote: »
    Thank you to everyone who responded.

    A quick update - I decided to stay close to my family. I managed to find a house with the cheapest rent I could possible, am in the process of applying for housing benefit and a job closer to home. My son is starting to get to know his nana, auntie and cousins which he didn't really know before. Result one happy three year old, great result.

    Thank you for everyone's support, you don't know how much I appreciated it x
    Well done, you've made a decision to act and are now reaping the benefits! :beer:

    I hope it's not just the LO who is happy btw, how are you?
    Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!

    "No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio

    Hope is not a strategy :D...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!
  • lynseydee
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    VfM4meplse wrote: »
    Well done, you've made a decision to act and are now reaping the benefits! :beer:

    I hope it's not just the LO who is happy btw, how are you?

    I'm happy too thanks for asking. Definitely feels like I've made the right decision despite what the ex says.
    Did owe £9,951.96

    Now helping hubby pay off loan. Finally paid off :j

    Owe Virgin [STRIKE]£5,950.00 [/STRIKE]at 0% til June 2009 £3,427.89. Owe HSBC [STRIKE]£5,460.78 [/STRIKE]2.9% til May 2010 £3,703.07. Owe Post Office £1,676.62 at 0% til September 2010
  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    lynseydee wrote: »
    I'm happy too thanks for asking. Definitely feels like I've made the right decision despite what the ex says.
    Then consider that rattling his cage has been an unexpected bonus!
    Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!

    "No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio

    Hope is not a strategy :D...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!
  • chelseablue
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    Did you manage to get child support from him?
  • lynseydee
    lynseydee Posts: 1,810 Forumite
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    chelseablue wrote: »
    Did you manage to get child support from him?

    Not yet, he's told me through his solicitor how much he legally has to pay me but hasn't started paying it yet.
    Did owe £9,951.96

    Now helping hubby pay off loan. Finally paid off :j

    Owe Virgin [STRIKE]£5,950.00 [/STRIKE]at 0% til June 2009 £3,427.89. Owe HSBC [STRIKE]£5,460.78 [/STRIKE]2.9% til May 2010 £3,703.07. Owe Post Office £1,676.62 at 0% til September 2010
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