Thanks for your responses Melanie, Kazzy & Viki. Melanie - I do have house & car but how is this affected by my son's situation? As I say, my son lives in rented accomodation (has car value circa £2k). When I say I can give them £1k I mean that I can today transfer £1k from my bank account into my s...

My son & partner (early 20's with young child in rented accomodation) have an income of £1817pm (incl child credits etc.) Outgoings are £1490 plus £407pm minimum payment to 3 credit cards & bank overdraft fee. So outgoings £80pm more than income. Credit cards balance is £14350 and overdraft £2450. I...