I’ve been split from my ex husband for almost 5 years.
It’s about a TC overpayment from when we were together.
As soon as the overpayment came to light I contacted the TC offices and explained that we’d split up and that he’d even left the country (which was completely true and verifiable if they’d wanted to check).
It was explained that because the overpayment was in joint names, then each of us are liable for 50%. I immediately set up a direct debit to re-pay my half.
That was a couple of years ago and my final DD payment is due to be taken next week.
There’s no hope of them being able to reclaim his, he was deported for DV and banned from the UK for at least 10 years anyway. He has no respect for the UK authorities/rules/the law etc so even expecting him to pay it would be a waste of time. His share would equate to approx. £630 I think.
Whilst on the plan to the re-pay my share, I’d still been receiving periodic letters re the outstanding balance (HIS share). I’ve rang the helpline and have been told to just “ignore” the letters and that they can’t be stopped as they’re automatic.
Does this mean they’ll increase the letters and pressure for his half to be paid once my DD stop next week? At the time setting up my DD, the advisor on the helpline went through it all with me and assured me that my final payment with be next week – gave me the date.
Anyone else in this position? How long will they carry on chasing in vain for ex’s share to be paid? Seems a waste of time and admin costs for them when I’m already explained he’s deported and to check with police/UKBA if they don’t believe me. This is just additional stress, I don’t like receiving mail with his name on – especially as it’s now been so long .