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Husband wants to use some of the DLA money for his own needs!

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elenna55 · 22/07/2025 14:34

My husband told me today that I need to give him £100 from DLA that I receive for my son and I spend on him - special diet food, clothing, school uniform, school days out, his supplements, his days out, extra curriculum activities and anything extra (just as it says on DLA what to use money for). I explained to my husband that this money is NOT carers allowance (I look after my son 80% of the time, I take him to doctor, dentist, do everything related to school, cook, taking him out, organising playdates etc.) and now he decided that he wants a piece of this money which is NOT his, I suggested him that we should rather put extra money that is left each month to our son's saving account, but he didn't like the idea.

I just feel he is being greedy, obnoxious and not acting in the best interest of our child.

What would you do? Should I seek any legal advice? Our marriage is very shaky and unstable as well. His thinking and actions are making me sick.

He also doesn't contribute financially for his son at all. Barely contributes for the bills. Just basics like water, electricity, Internet etc.

OP posts:
BigBumble · 23/07/2025 21:08

It depends what it is for? DLA is mostly for the child but can also be used for household bills especially if they are increased due to your sons needs - for example he needs a fan running all day long or if he uses a lot more water than usual. Disabilities do come with extra costs which is what DLA is for. If it’s for him to go and treat himself to a new bike or video game then YANBU!

elenna55 · 23/07/2025 21:10

FamilyPhoto · 22/07/2025 14:48

No fucking way would he see a penny of it off me.

He is treating me he will report me and deport me. Not sure on what grounds, since I have settled status for EU citizens ... I cannot believe how greedy he is and o what length he will go

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Missj25 · 23/07/2025 21:26

I Really am not one of the mumsnetters who hate men , I’m really not , I know there are great guys out there , but Jesus, I see so much on here of what Dicks there are out there ..
I do find aswel as a rule , how selfish men are in comparison to women .. They are 🤷🏻‍♀️ …

What you have said about your husband , (wanting to take the money that is for your son aside ) , he doesn’t sound like any great shakes ,
I wouldn’t want to be with him OP …
Most wouldn’t, & you sound like a good mom & nice person ….

Frogs88 · 23/07/2025 21:33

It doesn’t sound like he’s contributing much to yours or your son’s life. I would refuse to give him anything. If he’s threatening to try to get you deported then he’s really not a nice person. I would be seeking legal advice for a divorce.

CautiousLurker01 · 23/07/2025 21:34

Yellowbirdcage · 22/07/2025 14:40

Well nobody is going to say you’re being unreasonable.
What would I do? I would leave.

This

Apprensen · 23/07/2025 21:39

If you have settled status he cannot get you deported from the UK.

Absentmindedsmile · 23/07/2025 21:41

Does he work? Where does your income come from apart from carers allowance and DLA?

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