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Child Benefit

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JoyousRaven · 12/09/2024 19:24

I divorced from my husband approx 10 years ago - we have a son who is nearly 12.
After horrible court proceedings, we ended up with a 50/50 arrangement.
Ex has sent a snide message today about child benefit. I passed the threshold many years ago and haven't claimed it so hadn't considered it. He's obviously been seething about me claiming it for some time.
If I were to tell him to go ahead and claim it, what impact might that have? There is no child maintenance payable due to 50/50. Any potential future banana skins I need to be aware of?

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JoyousRaven · 13/09/2024 18:32

Spenditlikebeckham · 13/09/2024 15:08

What would he tell your ds? My exh told my dc I had signed them away when he got CB for 2.....

What an awful thing to say, I'm sorry

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LadyLapsang · 14/09/2024 23:46

Is he on a fishing expedition to find out more about how much you earn?

JoyousRaven · 15/09/2024 07:22

LadyLapsang · 14/09/2024 23:46

Is he on a fishing expedition to find out more about how much you earn?

Yes, this is a very distinct possibility.
It's all about control.

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