Child care curiosity

RobHT

Hi,

this is a general question, not really my situation, what a woman is supposed to receive with a babe?
I mean, she doesnt' have any income, so I suppose the government sends money for the rent, bills, food (for both) and other things.
But looking online, I don't find anything as such, does someone know anything about it?

Comms69

Benefits + maintenace from the other parent - you cant be looking very hard it's probably the number one searched thing in the UK at the moment.

elsien

You are, of course, presuming the woman isn't working/on maternity leave/ returning work shortly after the birth. Or doesn't have a partner who is able to support them both. Or hasn't planned ahead and got sufficient savings to be going on with. 
For example. 

Comms69

elsien said:

You are, of course, presuming the woman isn't working/on maternity leave/ returning work shortly after the birth. Or doesn't have a partner who is able to support them both. Or hasn't planned ahead and got sufficient savings to be going on with. 
For example. 

Given the board it's on and the question, i think that's reasonable - but yes good point

RobHT

Maternity has a limit, and she is outside that limit.
The man is not paying a penny, that's why I'm wondering if the government could support her rent, bills, and all the things of this life, not leisure included though, I'm talking anyway about a lot of money, something about 1500 pounds probably...

Comms69

RobHT said:

Maternity has a limit, and she is outside that limit.
The man is not paying a penny, that's why I'm wondering if the government could support her rent, bills, and all the things of this life, not leisure included though, I'm talking anyway about a lot of money, something about 1500 pounds probably...

No idea what you're saying.

If he doesnt pay she should contact CMS

If she needs benefits she should claim universal credit

(what she spends the money is up to her, not you, not her ex, not anyone else)

elsien

RobHT said:

Maternity has a limit, and she is outside that limit.
The man is not paying a penny, that's why I'm wondering if the government could support her rent, bills, and all the things of this life, not leisure included though, I'm talking anyway about a lot of money, something about 1500 pounds probably...

So not a general question after all then.
The woman in question can go to the child maintenance service with regards to the father paying towards his child. All the rest is dependent on personal circumstances. Perhaps the person could post themselves on the benefits board if they are unclear as to any entitlements? 

RobHT

For my understanding, the father didn't recognize the kid, so officially this child hasn't a father... Not sure if this is even possible in terms of law, but that't just my understanding.
The only source of income it could be from the government, but that's just my idea again.

Universal income? It sounds the possible option, probably that's the answer.

elsien

RobHT said:

For my understanding, the father didn't recognize the kid, so officially this child hasn't a father... Not sure if this is even possible in terms of law, but that't just my understanding.
The only source of income it could be from the government, but that's just my idea again.

Universal income? It sounds the possible option, probably that's the answer.

DNA tests if paternity is disputed. 
I take it they're not married then? Just to be clear. 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/children-and-young-people/child-maintenance/child-maintenance-2012-scheme/child-maintenance-application/the-2012-child-maintenance-scheme-you-deny-you-re-the-father-of-the-children/

RobHT

It seems that there is no interest from both sides to recognize the father and yes, they are not married.

sheramber

 She would have  to consider getting a job if she wants to spend £1500.
You can put her details into one of the  benefit calculators to see what she would be entitled to.
 https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators