Leaving DP, but where can I go for financial advice?

[ougnh]

DP and I have been together for just under ten years and have a seven year old DS.

I need to leave, but earn very little in a job just working in school hours. It's unlikely that my income will increase soon.

I have very little in terms of savings.

Where can I go to for financial advice, please? I can't afford to rent even a small flat in the area of ds' school or my work. I'm definitely leaving though. I can't stay.

Thanks all.

The citizens advice bureau will be able to help. Or women's aid.

You sound very strong ougnh -hope you're ok x

benefits adviser dot gov website

best of luck

Gov.uk
There's a section called entitled to which will help you work out what benefits you might get.

If you're a member of a trade union they probably have someone who can offer advice too.

Potted plant - it doesn't sound like the op is married and that changes things a bit.

OP - you need to go to CAB or a family law solicitor as your only strict entitlement is for child support from your P. However there are ways you can assert various other claims for support based on you having a child together but they are not automatic entitlements like you would have if you were married. You therefore need good legal advice and to keep it secret that you are getting it.

You could also try rights of women

CAB could probably point you in the direction of a solicitor and would be able to do a full benefits check for your situation when you leave.