Hi
I am a single mother of two boys, age 10 and 13 and I have been on benefits for a few years now.
As I own my house (jointly with my ex partner) I am in a difficult position with regards to going back to work - this is because, no matter how many calculations my lone parent advisor comes up with, they never include the mortgage, saying that my ex should pay that - he is currently living with his new partner and trying to force me to sell our house so he can have his half of the equity - I am in no position to buy anywhere with the half I would get.
I wondered whether anyone else on this site is in a similar position, and whether it is viable that I can work from home and earn enough to cover my mortgage, bills, council tax, etc (this would have to be around £1000 per month minimum).
I can type and have experience with computers too.