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divorce settlement affecting benefits

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Maximoo1984 · 13/05/2015 11:32

hi everyone
need some advice if poss...
I am receiving a lump sum settlement from my ex husband from our divorce of over £16000 but under £30000.
I am currently in £11000 of debt, I am also on child tax and working credit... (I have not received lump sum yet tho obviously).
I have been told by the housing officer this morning that I can have up to £16000 savings or whatever before it effects my tax credits and housing benefit if I need this. I am currently registered as homeless and myself and my daughter are awaiting help from housing department at local council. I would like to know if the will look at the whole lump sum or the remainder once my debts are cleared. can anyone help please?

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FromMeToYou · 13/05/2015 11:35

As far as I know it's what's left after you have paid your debt.

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Maximoo1984 · 13/05/2015 11:38

that's what I thought but just need to confirm it before I sign any paperwork for anything or anyone

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FromMeToYou · 13/05/2015 15:01

Ask on MoneySavingExpert, they have a forum for benefits but I think the usual advice is pay your debts, replace your knackered car that would need replacing anyway, pay for that school trip now instead of next month, that kind of thing.

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