This weekend I finally got the courage to tell my husband to leave the house after asking him to go 8 months ago.
I’m worried about managing the rent, bills etc on my own and I have been told I could apply for universal credit as a single person despite working full time. I set up an account and started to add my information but a few points are worrying me. I will obviously ring them on Monday but for my peace of mind could anybody please tell me:
- if I can put my status as single even though I am legally married? Husband has moved out.
- I have stated honestly that two people are on the tenancy, but that only myself and DD live in the house. I foresee it being a pain to get my husband removed from the tenancy as he is currently hostile and in denial, will this go against me?
- I pay childcare costs for wrap around care at DDs school, but I don’t think it’s a registered childcare provider - would I still be able to get help with this?
I have never claimed before and I’m feeling a bit lost at the moment. If you have read this far - thank you!