If I don't repay an overpayment of Child Benefit as I've been asked, and I can't manage to get the decision changed, are the Child Benefit office able to take the money out of my husband's benefits - Incapacity Benefit (for himself only), Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit?
2006-11-19 04:07:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
no they will cut the benefit,so you repay the outstanding balance back - i.e 5 pound a week etc.
2006-11-19 04:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and they can take you to court which can result in a fine and a criminal record, they can also stop his benefit as a result so it is not worth the risk.
2006-11-19 12:17:10 · answer #2 · answered by bumbleboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends - if he was a named beneficiary on the child benefit then yes they can x
2006-11-19 12:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by starlet108 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do whatever they please!
If you have to pay back, it is best to come an agreement on a weekly payment that you can afford, if you argue they will decide how much!
Best to work with them rather than against them!
2006-11-19 12:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by Welshchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they will just stop your child benefit - they are bastards - but not that inhumane - they would get sued.
2006-11-19 12:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-19 12:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can.
2006-11-19 12:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋