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Divorce/separation

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New single mum, how?!

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Idiot123 · 01/11/2023 21:24

Apologies for it probably not making sense I’m in panic mode! I have kicked my fiancé tonight after discovering infidelity. We have a 18 month daughter. It’s my house and he paid all the bills, we were managing okay on our wages but I went into debt whilst on mat leave (he also has debt).
I can’t be with him anymore obviously but I have no idea how il financially manage with nursery fees, cost of living ect- I have a car on finance that I can’t break out of yet either.
I need to quit my job as I work long hours but only a couple of days but now I wouldn’t be able to go to work as nursery doesn’t open a couple of hours after I’ve left for work!minimal family around to help to 😫
what do people do? Do you just take them back and get rid once you’ve got a living plan sorted or what? I’m in bits I have no idea what to do or how to manage

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Mumaway · 01/11/2023 21:26

Firstly, don't panic. You need as a priority to speak to someone about your entitlement to financial help/benefits. You also need to prioritise work and your daughter, so ex needs to step up and continue to look after her on your working days.

Redlarge · 01/11/2023 21:29

Tell your work. Ask for wfh and a temp reduction of hours. Dont leave. Claim universal credit. Claim child support. Ring mortgage company and move to interest only for 6 months for breathing space. Contact debts and tell them whats happened and offer them a minimal amount for 6 months. They will accept and once you know what your income could be in 3 to 4 months contact stepchange who will manage your debt for you.
It can be done. I did it and I'd do it again to lot live with that piece of shit and have my kids grow up with him in the home seeing me broken. You can do this and you will. People will help.

Redlarge · 01/11/2023 21:30

Btw i have no one other than my neighbour. You have to do it for your kids and you can

Redlarge · 01/11/2023 21:31

Take two weeks sick to sort stuff and deal with the shock. Do not leave your job or home and act on fear.

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