Advice on leaving the father of my child

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I have a new born baby and no job
I rely on the father of my baby to provide for us but this is being used against me
I want to leave him but we have nowhere to live and I have no income

Is there anyone who knows what I would be entitled to or who I need to speak to

Hey sorry to hear things are so hard for you right now.

Check out benefits you might get:
www.entitledto.co.uk

Get help from friends, family, women's centre, gingerbread charity.

Think about how you will share care of baby.

Be kind to yourself. X

Op, you don’t say how your dependence is being used against you. It could be anything from basic relationship pressure through to serious abuse.
If you or your child are at risk, you can contact.Woman’s aid and ask for help.
Alternatively, you need to build your skills & resources to leave at some point in the future. Look at part time courses that will build your skills. What did you do before you had dc? Think about work you could do locally. Some colleges have a crèche. Could you qualify as a childminder which would allow you to look after your little one as well?

Use your time wisely. Open a separate bank account and start to build up an emergency fund. Even a few pounds a month will help. If your partner is likely to object, make deposits in cash so they can’t be traced. As Everywhere said, check what benefits you are entitled to.

What about your support network? Which friends are your friends rather than “couple” friends? Is there someone in your family you can trust?
Is there a Surestart or family centre near you. Go on the pretext of a baby health session and ask to speak to an advisor.
Talk to your health visitor as well. They may be able to direct you to a local support group. Find out where your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau is. Go to your local library and ask for information on community groups or women’s groups who will help.

It may take a while, but the sooner you get started, the sooner you will be able to act. Good luck