I am about to 'split' with my partner of five years, we have been having a lot of problems and feel it best if he moves out for a while, hopefully things will improve between us and we will end up back together. We also have an 18 month old daughter.... I am looking into claiming benefits (though not all as I do work) mainly tax credits and need to know what are the rules regarding what is classed as a partner but cant find anything on the web. Someone told me you will be classed as having a partner if they sleep over at your home more than three nights a week?! We want to keep things on as good terms as possible and he will want to see our daughter a lot which I have no problem with. Thanks in advance X
2007-01-03 03:58:13 · 20 answers · asked by ames 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Go to your local job centre..they will help you out..you dont need to tell them he sleeps over.
2007-01-03 04:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by fajita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The classification of a partner doesn't matter how many times a week they stay over, what is taken into consideration is their earnings and how much they contribute to you towards the running costs of mortgage, rent, bills etc. In other words somebody could live with you full time and if you are not taking any money from them that is fine, or on the other hand somebody could stay once a month but hand over their whole salary to you. So both salaries are taken into consideration.
2007-01-03 05:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by georgeygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im in the same situation as you, The best thing you can do when applying for benifits is say you are seperated.... not that your partner stays a few nights a week, if thats the case then your not seperated. They may ask for your partners new address so they can claim child maintance from him, you must give them this address.
you are entitled to___
1. child benefit
2. child tax credit
3. housing benefit from your local council, they may not pay all your rent but they will pay part of it if you earn below a certain ammount.
4. council tax benefit
5. assistance towards child care from a registered child carer when your at work.
6. working tax credit.
forget about going to anyone for advice, just go to the job centre and speak to them, they are really helpful and will let you use there phones for your benefit application.
Good luck
2007-01-03 04:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Ten Downing Street website may have some advice on benefits.
2007-01-03 05:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Clare C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aslong as he has his own abode is paying rent and council tax elsewhere you can have him staying over he can't cut your grass or hang out your washing (GOD KNOWS WHY) but thats what they told my neighbour when her husband left on a trial seperation but was staying over because she worked nightshift so he could look after the kids. You local citizens advice bureau will be able to give you more details i hope i have been of some help. Good luck and i hope it all works out xx
2007-01-03 04:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by doozer_princess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you contact Gingerbread, they are an organisation that help lone parents. They will be able to give you advice on benefits, contact issues regarding your daughter and info if things do not work out and you decide to separate permanently. If you live in England you can contact them on 0800 018 4318 or N. Ireland 0808 808 8090 both numbers are free and provide free confidential and impartial advice.
2007-01-03 04:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by SKT 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the best idea is for you to go to the citizens advice bureau and they will be able to give you the right answers. I think your friend is right though, if your partner is regularly staying at the house and contributing financially then you are unlikely to qualify for any benefits.
You might find the information you are looking for on one of these websites;
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
www.direct.gov.uk
www.hmrc.gov.uk/wftctables/index.htm
www.csa.gov.uk
2007-01-03 04:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by kchick8080 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best to go to your local Citizen's Advice Bureau and ask them to do you a 'better off' calculation to see where you can claim benefits and how much. As far as him staying over, contact your local Tax Office, you can do so without disclosing your name, and ask their advice. Remember Housing Benefit, if you claim, and Council Tax Benefit are paid locally so if you have any enemies.....
2007-01-03 04:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In regards to taxes, you should consult with an expert, H & R Block would be fine as it isn't a serious inquiry. As for benefits, either parent can provide health benefits.
2007-01-03 04:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by J.C. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well theres all sorts you could be entitled to.
help with nursery fees, child tax credit, working tax credit including a lone parent supplement.
all depending on your actual salary, if he is going to stay over, whether you will get any maintenence etc etc....
go to the CAB asap.
or the benefits agency.
better still if you have access to the internet you can do it online.
www.entitledto.co.uk
good luck
2007-01-03 04:28:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IS he listed as the father on the birth certificate? IF so, and he lived with you and cared for the baby for more than 6 months, he's intitled to claiming her, BUT IF you 2 just agree between the 2 of you, it has no bearings on the IRS as long as you both don't claim her.
2007-01-03 04:03:34 · answer #11 · answered by peggin_beast 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋