Child Maintenance
What is child maintenance?
Child maintenance is regular, reliable financial support which helps towards a child’s everyday living costs. The parent who does not have main day-to-day care of the child provides child maintenance
In Work Credit
In work credit is a fixed tax free payment of £40 per week (£60 per week in London).
You need to be:
- Bringing up children on your own
- Starting work of
Job Grant
Job grant is a one off tax free payment when you start work and stop getting benefits. You can claim Job Grant if you take up work and will be working  at least 16 hours
Child Benefit
You normally qualify for Child Benefit if you live in the UK and have children aged 16 and under or 20 and under and they are in certain types of education or training
Housing and Council Tax Benefit
Qualifying for this benefit isn’t limited to just being out of work. If you are in work it could be worth checking to see if you are able to make a claim.
You won’t
Sure Start Maternity Grant
The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one off payment of £500 to help with the costs of a new baby. It comes from the Social Fund and you don’t have to pay it back
Income Support
Income Support – these are just the bare facts as it can be complicated, there is  a lot more information is available at the sites recommended.
- You may be able to get Income
New Deal for Lone Parents
New Deal for Lone Parents is a voluntary Jobcentre Plus programme designed to help lone parents into work. It is for parents who don’t currently work but also those who currently work less than 16
Single Parent Benefits
I frequently get asked what benefits are available for a single mum to receive. Well there are a few but before you get excited and think you will be rolling in money and not have to
Coping as a Single Mum
Coping as a single mum is not easy. I admit its hard work and even I am often found wishing the world to stop spinning for a moment as I am sure this isn’t the life I ordered.
Save Money as You Shop
We all like a bargain, so I bet the majority of you would prefer to save money when you buy on the internet. I got into buying on the internet before it was trendy.
I have two children so the idea of dragging them on the quest for a new item never filled me with enthusiasm. Now it’s a way of life.
I don’t
Saving Money on the Shopping Bill
Do your homework before you shop – if like me you have a choice of several supermarkets it can make your head hurt to remember which one is doing special offers on which products. mySupermarket.co.uk was recommended to me and when I tried it out I was astonished how much you can save just by comparing the supermarkets before hand. Â
Supermarket Loyalty Cards – if they do one
Loyalty Cards
Loyalty Cards and how they can earn you money
Is a Divorce Really the Answer
You feel your marriage has hit an all time low but not sure if you want a divorce?Â
Often after a divorce, people will look back and say they wished they had tried harder. Divorce isn’t an easy option and you should be really sure as possible before going down this route. It can be costly not just in money terms but emotionally too. If possible try couples counselling
Telling the Children
Telling the children about your intended separation or divorce is never going to be easy. You might not be able to choose when you tell them but if you are able to try and not tell them when something important is happening in their lives like exams. Ideally the pair of you will sit down with all the children and talk to them. Sadly this may not be the case
Break Up Etiquette- Dumpee
Ok so you been dumped (or you want to know what to do if it happens again). It can be one of the most painful things to experience.
Break Up Etiquette – Dumper
There will be a time in your life when he just isn’t the right one for you; He no longer hits your buttons and its time to call it a day. We know its heart breaking so now isn’t the time to seek revenge on all men who have trampled all over your heart in a less than human way. Use some break up etiquette.
 Don’t drag it out–
He’s Just Not That Into You
So you trawled you way through the dating sites, been…