And does it affect whether people decide to have children or not? I cant imagine it does? What do others think?
2007-09-05 04:05:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes they do, most scroungers know that living apart brings in far more bacon than living as a couple, that is why they lie and cheat the system, i wanted more children few years ago and stuck with the 2 i've got because i could not afford anymore as i would not be entitled to benefits, had i been able to have more kids and get paid for it then of course it would have swayed my decision.
2007-09-05 04:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dolly 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi Puddy, yes they do. I have worked all my life and paid all my taxes, nat ins, pension, etc etc. My partner has done the same. We would like to live together, I would say we are somewhat older than you! We both have children by previous partners, both run small businesses and have both worked and paid to put them through education etc. We both have our own homes and mortgages. My partner has now had 5 serious eye operations and receives some help. He is very proud and still working, I help him. We cannot live together. The amounts we would lose, be charged, plus I would be considered his carer and have to give up my business is crippling. We are in a no win situation through being hard working and honest all our lives. I am extremely upset. We have looked at everything from all angles and to get married would also affect our children later when we die. We live 4 miles apart in our own homes. I have no idea what we are going to do when we are old or infirm, I try not to think about it. The Government has raised my pension age, stolen my other pension, stolen my NHS and dental benefits, cheated me on my Council Tax, squandered my tax money and lied and is still trying to get its hands on anything I may try to save for a rainy day. Yup this is a very bitter woman answering your question. By the way, did you know that there are only a limited number of times my partner can stay here in my property (his is being renovated and he sleeps at his in a van at the moment). If he stays more than a certain number of nights during the year with me we are considered co-habiting so it is heads the establishment win and tails we lose!
2007-09-05 10:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by MADDY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how far down the economic scale you are. Tax wise there is no advantage in being married. There are two points her which may throw some light on the matter. people who marry then move in together tend to make a marriage work for longer . Those who live together then marry tend to separate soon after. This is probably false because those who have lived together first are often at the end of the relationship when they decide to marry thinking it will "make things right" In other words I haven't a clue
2007-09-05 05:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for you, but it does for others.
2007-09-05 04:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by eric l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. Not for everyone but it does for enough
2007-09-05 10:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it just determines weather to lie or not.
2007-09-05 04:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by wonderingstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋