He is in full time education for another two years. Am i entitled to any benefits to help me with the costs? Somebody said Im not because im not his legal guardian, but i have still taken in somebody else's child. Surely im entitled to something? Im not doing it for money but at the same time it doesn't come cheap.
2007-07-02 11:44:39 · 8 answers · asked by hannah b 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
UK answers only please
He is in full time education and not working
2007-07-02 11:51:29 · update #1
You are neither a parent, carer or guardian so you don't get benefits.
Why can't he pay you rent?
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2007-07-02 11:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A friend of mine took in her 16 year old brother, who'd just moved from another town, (they had all been swapped around in Foster Care,etc, when younger) - one day she rang to say that Benefits had written to her and that basically she was in trouble for moving him in.
When she told them that he wasn't working and was only 16 they told her that it didn't matter, that help with her housing benefit could be stopped as he was of a working age! In fact, she was actually taken to court for providing him with a roof over his head, whilst he found his feet in a new town, while he wasn't working for benefit fraud!
Apparently, if you have someone over the age of 16 within the house and they aren't working they can deduct a certain amount in the hope that this will nudge you in the direction of making them work etc. The fact that he was 16 and not over 18 just didn't seem to wash - incidentally, she wasn't bothered about any money for him - it was someone ratting on her, (maybe thought it was a boyf or something)!
If you are claiming benefits yourself, maybe contact income support and ask IF you took in your cousin what would happen with regards to your income, housing benefit.
If you aren't claiming then citizens advice should be able to tell you - with him not being a proper dependent, ie, your child or similar, then you're probably not entitled to anything. Sorry!
2007-07-02 12:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by Banshee Babe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's her existence, kiddo, no longer yours, no be counted how close you're (or think of you're). Getting married and having a baby won't unavoidably shop her from graduating from severe college. i understand in Hispanic cultures, it is oftentimes the development, in spite of the indisputable fact that that's in her (and her little one's) superb interest for her to at last end college. As for jailing her boyfriend, at 17 she's previous the age whilst "statutory rape" rules might observe (and at "very virtually" 17, few prosecutors might situation pursuing a case devoid of the feminine's cooperation). besides, what might it accomplish to reformatory the guy who desires to be out procuring your cousin's costs and those of the little one and assisting enhance their baby? attempt to maintain an outstanding suggestions-set, help your cousin's decision, and pray for a happy consequence.
2017-01-23 09:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by ensign 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-05 11:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by nicolabuddah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His parents should pay you child support until he is 18. Check the tax laws you may be able to get a deduction if you pay over half his support but I don't think he is a close enough relation for that. If you are his legal guardian you may get some EITC if you are low income until he is 18.
2007-07-02 11:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
NO
im sure one more mouth to feed is not such a big effort
tell him to get a part time job to buy his own essentials
2007-07-02 11:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by PIP 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes you are! go to the citizens advice burro! they can tell you what your entitled to and help you fill in the forms! xx
2007-07-02 11:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This cousin is now a tax deduction! Your local adoption services office can help you find any assistance that comes with adoption.
http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/adoption-cost.php
http://library.adoption.com/subsidies/resources-to-help-defray-adoption-costs/article/4512/1.html
http://library.adoption.com/subsidies/resources-to-help-defray-adoption-costs/article/4512/1.html
2007-07-02 11:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by phillyboy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋