Ok, have been living with my parents since I split with OH in the summer of 2006 with my 3yr old dd. My parents are great and although we have our rows, generally I could probably stay here alot longer. However, I really need to be independent again, I think this would do my self esteem (if not my finances) a great deal of good. I am working part time at the moment and get child tax credits , working tax credits and some maintenance, not enough to rent with though.
To make things even more complicated, this job is temporary and will last for the next 2 months only, so I am currently looking for a permanent job. So my question is, how does a single parent with NO savings and rubbish pay EVER get out on their own? I will get nothing from my divorce, so this is really it for me, I need to work things out now. How have others made a life for themselves post breakup/divorce? I am totally ignorant of the benefits system too which doesn't help. Any advice appreciated.