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Hello everyone, im new to this site, but given my present situation, I would greatly appreciate any advice. To summarise, I have recently separated from a partner of 11 years, which is upsetting but necessary as its run its course. We have 3 daughters together aged 2, 5 and 8 whom i love dearly and am adored by them too. anyway, ive found myself homeless as the house we lived in was her tenancy so i had no choice but to leave. So, ive found myself at 40 years of age dossing on various sofas and in a dark place mentally. I am not in a position to see much of my girls due to the distance i now live from them. I do hold down a job and am trying to create my own family environment for us, a fresh start. However, im on a fairly low income and along with child maintenance payments, high rent and bills etc, i just cant afford private renting. So i have applied for social housing nearer my girls. I just dont know how much of a priority i will be, if eligible at all. how many bedrooms im entitled to as i have a letter from ex to confirm ill have girls twice a week. I cant seem to find any clear answers on my entitlement as a separated dad so any help, experience or input would help. thanks in advance
You would need to check with your local council and housing association. I suspect that you would only be entitiled to a one bedroom accommodation as they tend not to take account of you having children on some nights, as opposed to living with you permanently.
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