Good evening
I'm new to mumsnet and would like some advice on marriage and finance.
I just got married a few weeks ago which was lovely and just perfect etc. I don't live with my husband yet his house is only a two bedroom, no parking and he lives with his daughter who is 17. My husband has a mortgage and owns his house, whereas I rent a very small house which is only 2 bedroom very cramped with my 13 year old daughter lives with me.
I have been claiming Universal credit for 5 years and also work.
I told them I'm married as and have to show them my marriage certificate, which is fine, and I'm happy to do this, as they said I can claim as a single claimant even though I'm married, as we can't live together.
What's really upsetting is I don't like being on Universal credit and having to reply on help, I can't expect my husband to pay my rent and his mortgage, so I have no choice but to claim as my earnings are too low.
Is there another solution to this nightmare as I only see my husband 3 nights a week and we really miss each other. I'm 46 and he's 55.
Please help x