AIBU to think getting child benefit for someone who isn't a child is a pisstake!

[youngmummy17]

I've posted something similar about CSA before, DS dad according to the CSA doesn't have to pay child maintenance as to them he is still classed as a child, so i decided to call CSA to explain his 18, has a job and in no education, to which they said he doesn't have to pay as his mother still get child benefit for him!! DS dad doesn't live at home which i told them but CSA said her child benefit claim for him is above board and their is nothing i can do!, AIBU to be SO pissed off a 'young man' with a full time job is getting out of paying towards his sons living costs because of his mother!

That's odd.

He is 18 and doesn't live at home and works but his mother gets CB? Are you sure?

It's sad he doesn't want to help,

Save your energy and show him how it is done, and if you can stand it, try to maintain as good an relationship as you can, it will help later on.

good luck.

I would report it to the child benefit office

CBA is paid until 19, or more specifically until the 31 August at the end of Y14 (yes Y14 does exist)

Although, CBA is only paid when a child is in education. It stops at he end of the academic year when they commence work.

To put that in perspective, school /college 6th form ends roughly May/June, but CBA will be paid until 31 August.

yeah, his not at home but he doesn't have his own home the CSA lady said oh he probably just sleeps at his mates a few nights a week:s which isn't the case he lives with his friends for a few weeks/months then jumps to another friends house! thy aid they've checked her claim for him and it's all okay

YA so NBU. That sucks.

Are you sure he is 18 and didn't lie about his age?

CSA said they're will be nothing i can do till next November when he turns 20 as that when CBA is paid for if still in some full form of education including an apprenticeships which is what DS dad told CSA he is doing, bit s far as i am informed by his family etc it's a job with no education involved!

Sure his 18 same year at school known him years seen his driving license, no reason to doubt his age at all

Are you working to support your child OP?

If hes in training or education then his mum will still be entitled to it and chances are hes not making any real money to pay maintenance anyway, hopefully whatever hes doing will mean that when it does end he will be in a position to earn more money and contribute to his child then

Depends how old her cbild is outraged and whether there is work which she can afford to do. What has your question to do with what the OP asked?

Ok well if he is doing an apprenticeship then he is still in education. It is not a proper job and it does not pay a proper salary.

Nope, i'm still a student, OutragedAtThePriceOfFreddos

I'm embarrassed to admit this, his a 'footballer' earns £300+ a month as his only young still does that class as training and not work?

His mum is unlawfully claiming childbenefit if her son isn't in full time education or living with her.
Call the benefit fraud line if you know for sure he isn't living with her, he shouldn't be getting away with this

If he (and/or his mother) is lying about his being in full-time education, OP, then you would be reasonable to let the Child Benefit office know. Do you know when he stopped being in full-time education?

It doesn't have a huge amount to do with it, but I think it's a bit hypocritical to be pissed off with the other parent for not contributing financially if you aren't doing so yourself.

OP doesn't say if the Father is emotionally involved in her child's life.

If I recall correctly, to claim CB for an 18 year old, they need to be Under 19 (obvs) and in full time further education.

Does your mother still claim CB for you? After all, I suppose you do not consider yourself to be a child.

OutragedAtThePriceOfFreddos - i'm not asking if AIBU to be claiming benefits, they are they're for people who need them i don't abuse the system i'm waiting to get my education out the way.

FellatioNelson - My mother doesn't claim for me as i'm am an adult now myself.

DS dad stopped being in full time education just over a year ago when he left college for his football, i don't know if his football is classed as education though

I got CB for DS1 until he was 20 i think, because he was in full time education and still lived at home.

I don't know how he could have paid child support though.

Perhaps he isn't legally obliged to pay child maintenance but he has a moral obligation. On £300 per month he should contribute at least £30 pm. Have you discussed it with him?

So he's on an apprentice scheme?

Outraged - You are talking complete nonsense.