Being made homeless.

[hammerman]

A friend is on the verge of splitting with her fella. They're not married and have a nice house, and although it's in his sole name, she pays most of the bills and has bought pretty much all the furniture out of "her" money.

They also have a 10 year old daughter and a 21 year old daughter from her first marriage who still lives with them.

What are her options ? The house has been up for sale for 4 months but not much interest yet. If she leaves him, will she be entitled to a council place or would she have to private rent ?

What would you do....she only works part time so isn't loaded.

Any advice is welcome

HM

[Kathyan]

There aren't many council houses available these days. They would probably put her up in a hostel. She may have a claim to the house (or part of the sale) because of the daughter. I would advise her to see a solicitor.

[craft1948]

My friend had this problem.............in the end he had to leave the house and pay the mortgage until his youngest was 17, then the property was sold.

[China Doll]

How friendly are the current terms? I was just thinking that if there is a daughter involved then perhaps he would consider moving out? Or possibly daughter could stay with him while mum moves out and gets her self set up properly? If things are relatively amicable then it might be a way to go.

[mrsweasley]

I'd say stay put and get legal aid.
chinadoll-you can't have kids-no Mother would leave children behind

[woofgang]

mrsweasley which planet are you from?

[ummmm]

Not the same one as all the single fathers, obviously.

[China Doll]

Where did I say leave behind? I said get herself set up and do it amicably which would imply contact etc? Why should a father not be able to look after his child for a bit, it happens all the time. And of course mothers leave their children sometimes, don't be silly.

[Ankou]

my auntie left her two daughters (my cousins) when they were 6 and 8, which is around 25 years ago. haven't seen her since.

[chelle7272]

But he is not their father is he? It's not clear in the question how much af a parentla role he has taken to date. I'm not sure I'd leave my child with an ex partner who is not their father.

[China Doll]

It says they have a 10 year old daughter in the original post.

[ummmm]

Chelle - the 10 year old is his.

The 21 year old can look after herself.

[ummmm]

She really should go to the council offices and see what they say. As she doesn't have a property in her name she will be able to go on the list.

It's not always a massive waiting list. My friend got a two bed flat after about 4 months. A brand new flat on a private estate...

[chelle7272]

Ah my apologies, I was reading it differently

[Jemisa]

I don't think she's entitled to anything when it comes to the house being as its in his name & he paid the mortgage.
But the stuff (furniture etc) she's paid for she can take. Why would a father make his daughter homeless? The 21 year old should now cut the apron strings. Tell your friend too to report all this to the CSA.

jem