I'm confused about how courts balance an order for spousal maintenance (SM) against universal credit, given that receiving SM results in a £ for £ reduction in universal credit (UC).
For example, let's say someone without a job and 1 preschooler, says their reasonable needs are £1200 a month, and their husband is on 40k.
So the Ex has to pay about £400 child maintenance
That leaves a shortfall of £800
Does the court order the Ex to pay £800 SM? (leaving him to live on £1100) Or do they tell the person to claim the £800 (as possible) from UC instead?
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Spousal Maintenance vs Universal Credit
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sallysm · 16/01/2021 23:10
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