Can I receive any help?

Question

I want to split from my husband who lives in military married quarters. The thing is I have asked the council if I can be rehoused and they tell me that as I don't have local connections or children I could be on the list for years. I don't earn that much money to rent a place, and I was wondering if I can receive any help towards my rent? I work full time but the amount I earn would only cover the rent for a flat and not even the bills. I don't have any family who can help me out.

Answer 1

If I were you phone the Citizens Advice and they will keep you right.  Even though you aren't 'local' they will help - you won't be as big a priority as some cases though.

Answer 2

When you tell the army you two are splitting up he will be moved back into the block and you have 3 months to get out the house

seeing as the army give you x amount of days the council then have to rehouse you regardless of whether or not you have local connections

You will basically become homeless otherwise

the problem is without having children you will probably be put in a BnB to start with then you will either be given a 1 bed flat, house(if you're lucky) or a temp bedsit

You could try ot find a private landlord who is willing to accept people claiming housing benefit then apply to the council for this benefit and see if you're are entitled to anything

Answer 3

I really don't know about the benefits side and would think that your best bet is to talk to SSAFA. There should be a rep on your base and I believe that they are very helpful.

Answer 4

As you work full time and will essentially be a single woman again with no dependents, if you went to the Council to apply for housing benefit and the like they would go deeply into your finances and wonder why when so many millions of women are in the same position, single and in full time work can manage to fend for themselves. If you are on a very low salary however, it may be they can help. Of course though you wouldnt be able to get housing benefit till you actually get yourself a place to rent (in the private sector) so they would know exactly how much rent you are forking out and council tax etc.

Answer 5

Have you considered moving into a flatshare, so youre not paying rent on an whole apartment. Should only set you back a few hundred a month depending on where you live.

Answer 6

Go to his CO. He HAS to move back to the block.

Answer 7

Hi speak to your unit welfare officer as he will be quite influential .

Speak to the hive as they hold lots of information and it is all confidential .

Sounds like your uwo is not understanding .... I know a woman who squatted in an army quarter with her children for 18 months until she was found other accommodation .

Do not be bullied whatsoever and as your hubby is refusing to go to the block technically you are not classed as separated so you do not have a time scale .

Reference the legal bills ... they are just trying to put the scare tatic on you .

You can retain a quarter for numerous reasons .. for example hubby can be posted down south and you want to stay in north .It does happen .

You need to stay strong and not be forced out unless you have somewhere to go .

The hive are good .. saffa are also an option and the army welfare advisory service are a good option also .

Good luck xx

Edit  as someone else mentioned he can be made to move back into the block ...

If he is abusive report it to the civvy police and get someone to support you like refuge .

Speak to his boss asap if you are getting no joy from the unit welfare

Email me if he is in Tidworth area xx

Okay sounds like things are getting tough .. did you get the name of the woman you spoke to .?

If not call back again and take names and explain your situation again .

Go and make an appointment with another solicitor do not give up x*x

Answer 8

Contact the local branch of Shelter, if they don't have a local office they will be at the Citizens Advice Bureau, they really are the best organization to help, generally you only deal with the same person which is helpful.

Answer 9

you might be entitled to help, ask to speak to a council benefits adviser, they should go through everything with you, and calculate what, if anything you are entitled to. Have bank statements and stuff prepared, they will need to see evidence of income, and/or savings in order to carry out a proper assessment. Good Luck.

Answer 10

you could try your local housing benifits office which  can  help with rent and council tax to people who dont earn much wage.

Answer 11

I would agree you will be on the list forever....why not look into flat share..bedsit......why not also try the citizens advice they may be able to offer up some ideas?

Good Luck for your future!

Answer 12

If they told you that they only help women with children, then they are discriminating against you.  Phone them back and tell them that and that you will be seeking legal advice.  As an added extra, toss in that your going to the press with regards to this matter.  Also, why don't you go to Citizens Advice or the local DSS - or whatever they call themselves these days - and tell them your story.  I'm sure you'll be able to get some sort of assistance. Good luck, anyway - and if you can, let us know how you get on.

Answer 13

Go to a womans aid refuge and ask them for help.  They will be able to point you in the right directions.  You did not make yourself intentionally homeless, it was down to a relationship breakdown.  

If you work full time you will probably be eligible for tax credits.

Try the womans aid website.

Good luck x

Edit to stalker troll:  Having never been married and not having any kids, I seriously doubt it.  Ooooops sorry did you think I was someone else?

Edit:  This is disgraceful that no one will help you, please go to citizens advice.  It is not fair that no one will help.