Checklist - partner moved out on saturday and I don't really know what I need to do.

[colditz]

I have applied online for income support
I have applied at the council for HB and CTB
I have rung tax credits and stopped the joint claim

So now I have sod all money coming in until the income support comes through and CTC come back

have I missed anything? I am going to ring the water board and tell them I can't pay them until March.

[PersonalClown]

You can apply to have your child benefit paid weekly if that helps.
Tell all creditors that you are on your own now. It helps if you get a little behind in payments or anything like that.
Tax credits should send you out another form as you get CTC for the kids(IS doesn't provide for kids anymore)
Apart from that I think you are sorted.

[mistressmiggins]

Hi Colditz
was sorry to see your other threads

practically, why not go to CAB? I went there & its free advice on lots of things. They have a computer full of useful info & can find out things for you.

also ring the council - you are entitled to only pay 25% of your council tax for single occupancy

will think what else

take care x

[zippitippitoes]

if you go to the job centre you can get an accelerated claim for tax and income support stuff

[Tortington]

i haven't read your threads at all i dont think - you were not the person i expected to see.

[colditz]

Accelerated? Why would they do that?

[colditz]

Custardo - why not me? I know, I bet everyone thought I would put up with financial crap ad infinitum.

It was a close call.

[zippitippitoes]

if you need money your claim can be fast tracked but you have to do it in person

[colditz]

Ok. After ds1 goes to playschool, I will go to the job centre

[Tortington]

good luck and wow - how brave are you probably bad taste but its how i feel.

if i can help with anything let me know xx

[furcoatandnoknickers]

colditz im so sad for you, although I havnt read your threads. Are you a good coper? You sound strong.

Re the CAB
in our area you have to ring and make an appointment first. If you turn up it seems to be a waste of time. They need to have ther right person with the correct knowledge..IYSWIM. (I have wasted a lot of time there waiting!)It is a very small one thou'
thinking of you and dc's

[colditz]

Thank you Custardo

I am a coper... or more accurately, I'll react when it's 'safe' (and probably have a breakdown in June too)

And I don't think reality has quite set in yet. But it will.....

[Miaou]

colditz all the best for sorting this out. I don't think the job centre is the correct place for tax credits etc as they are Inland Revenue things - but they should be able to tell you where you do need to go.

Also recommend the CAB to help you sort out what you are entitled to - it's the little things like reducing your council tax that will make all the difference.

[furcoatandnoknickers]

colditz - you wont (break down later) as you are getting life organised. You may be sad alot/grieve for end of relationship. This is NORMAL let yourself then move one (and shag anything that moves...)no I didnt really mean that NOR do I mean to sound flipant)