Help with energy bill?

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Apologies if I’ve posted to the wrong place.
Ex partner left 2 years ago. We split as I had discovered lots of debts in my name which had originally come from a credit card and then loan to pay it off, then many others none of which I was aware I’m now paying them off after going through lots of letters from over the years he’d just said to ignore. Thinking back I’m not sure how I was so blind and naive. We were together for 15 years from being very young lived together from 18 so I had full trust. Anyway, when he moved out he said he’d continue paying the energy bill while I have ds and our dog. That’s been a fantastic help, however, I don’t believe he’s been paying it. After sorting through the letters and having to go through payment plans with multiple collectors I just don’t believe he’d ever have paid it even when he was here. Luckily this is in his name but where do I stand now? I’ve managed to sort everything else but as this was always the bill he paid I’ve no idea how it works at all. I was thinking just make an appointment with citizens advice? I’m terrified of what may happen with changing suppliers or any of that and to be quite honest I wouldn’t know where to start. If there is a debt I don’t want to be paying this one. My income is £1200 a month and bills right now are £900-1000 The rest is shopping and I have nothing to spare at the end of the month. I do put a tenner a week away incase of something breaking. I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice. Again apologies if this is in the wrong place but this realisation has been making me feel quite ill. I should also add we’re no longer in contact, I believe he’s at his parents still. Thank You in advance

Could you contact your energy supplier and explain the situation to them? They might be able to offer some advice. Or citizens advice bureau are always a good place for help. Good luck x

I believe it’s e on. The reason I haven’t is being terrified of it coming down on me to be honest. I think I will just use citizens advice if I can do that then x

Citizens advice is a good idea. He is liable for the bill if it's definitely in his name - are you sure it is? Since he took out debts in your name he may be lying. If citizens advice can not help try Stepchange. Don't panic OP, you've done well to get this man out of your life snd there will be a solution to this.

I assuming that he gets his bills by email as you've not mentioned receiving letters addressed to him about it? Or any bailiff visits for unpaid bills?

In that case, I think I'd forget about it for now and not worry unless letters start arriving or someone from the energy company or a bailiff visits. It could be that he is paying - if he stops, then you can deal with it.

But otherwise, have you done a benefit check and have you had advice about the debt? If you're renting with a child, you could be entitled to UC top up, also if you have unaffordable debt, no assets and limited disposable income after covering all your normal household expenses to a sustainable level, you could be entitled to a debt relief order to write off the debts, which morally, you shouldn't need to pay anyway.