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SweetStrawberrie · 22/05/2023 11:05

Hello,

Am i able to claim as a single person in these circumstances?

Me and my children's father have separated, however at present he still mostly lives at the same address as me as neither of us can currently afford to move out.

He also stays at his mums occasionally but stays here to help and see our young children.

We have sperate finances, the bills are in my name etc.

I am struggling a bit though and any help I am entitled to would be hugely helpful.

Finding it a bit confusing when looking online and there is conflicting information.

The split is amicable thankfully.

Thank you

OP posts:
Otto223 · 18/11/2024 08:25

Separating *

BMW6 · 18/11/2024 08:32

Freshstarts22 · 22/05/2023 12:48

Good for you. Says more about you than me.

it’s not fraud is it. They’re finances are separate, they’re not together and he isn’t there 7 days.

if you tell them he lived there they will take his income into account.

The problem if she lies to make a claim by saying he doesn't live there 7 days a week is that if they observe that he does her whole claim looks fraudulent.

Much better to be truthful up front - if finances etc can be demonstrably seperate her claim can succeed based on truth.

Anotherworrier · 18/11/2024 13:19

Otto223 · 18/11/2024 07:54

@Anotherworrier Im going through similar situation now. My partner is on the tenancy but has moved out. Will I be able to claim UC. any advice?

Yes you should be able to, well I was able to in these circumstances. Send them a message in your journal and contact the CAB/Council if you have any problems.

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