i am becoming a single mum, currently 32 weeks pregnant and starting my mat leave shortly due to pregnancy complications.
The breakup was unexpected and i did not think i would be in this position hence why i haven't looked into this but when my mat leaves starts I will be entitled to 16 weeks full paid wages from my employer then after i will be on standard allowance
i am questioning whether or not i would be entitled to UC because i have a mortgage with my ex (he no longer lives at the property) but does help me pay the bills as they are in joint names and because i am having a child with him.
we have agreed this is a better option for us then for him to pay child support as it means i can continue living in the property without struggling however i know that when my pay drops i will then struggle to make payments towards the bills and i understand my ex is now renting and paying his own bills and i don't want to ask for more money as i know he will suggest that he moved back into the property (which i do not want)
when i go back to work full time i will be purchase the property from him and putting it into my name along with bills etc but its not possible now due to maternity leave starting.
if anyone can offer advised i would appreciate it as i don't want to do anything to get myself into trouble