Child tax credits

[NK346f2849X127d8bca260]

Living in what is becoming an intolerable set up and want h to move out .
I am not working at the moment and money is tight. We have no relatives or friends he can stay with.
Can I claim child tax credits if he moves out and rents somewhere ? Reading Online it looks like you have to be separated permanently.

[heliumheart]

I started claiming tax credits whilst my H was still living under the same roof but as soon as we decided to separate.

[Beccawoo]

Yes you can claim them as long as you are not living with "your partner". If he is no longer your partner then go for it.

[DaisiesDandelions]

I was told that we have to be financially separated so no joint outgoings or bank account. our joint account is overdrawn at the moment so I cannot close it and claim

[scottybeammeup]

As long as he moves out then you can claim Child Tax Credits. If you get back together then obviously you have to advise them and payment will cease. Might be a good idea to contact the Council Tax and have him removed from the bill - not only will you get a 25% single persons discount, but it will prove he is no longer living at the address.

I did this and had no problems claiming.