Hi, I have not posted on this site for some time and I hope someone can give me some advice. Six years ago I separated from my then husband. Things have been difficult but I managed to obtain a job and put my two young children into childcare and get our lives back on track. I am now divorced and have bought my ex-husband out of the family home. All savings were used for that and I was left with a massive loan to pay legal fees. He pays no maintenance. I moved job late last year into a startup and now the owner is telling me that he can't afford to pay me at my current salary and I'll be finishing up in a few weeks. I had another job lined up and that offer is now on hold due to a hiring freeze. I am at my wits end. I was on lone parents a few years ago for a short time. Can I claim for that again or job seekers? My youngest child is 6 years old and will be 7 next year. I will not be in a position to meet my monthly outgoings if I'm not working so I need to contact mortgage provider and put together paperwork for the credit union. If anyone has info on entitlements I would really really appreciate it as things are extremely stressful right now. Thank you