Tax Credits - Single Status HELP!

[HopefulHattie]

I am getting divorced and have for my Child Tax Credits to be changed to single status. The children will be living with me. My husband was on a very low income and myself on around £12000 this tax year, going up next tax year.

Will my single status mean my tax credits are reduced. I have to wait two weeks and am applying for a mortgage which has been put on hold.

Please help!

No they won't be reduced if you were not already receiving the max amount you will on £12k. However you may need to ask fir an in year calculation. They will almost certainly ask for proof of desperation.

Sorry separation.

Thanks. I'm assuming they will be reduced because, there are now only 4 of us, not 5, with the same income.

Also, we will no longer receive married couples allowance.

No you don't receive extra for adults only children. Married couples allowance is direct with HMRC not via tax credits.

Not sre what you mean by married couples alllowance? Child tax credits will go up if you are on a lower household income. If your income is leass than around £17k you will get child tax credits and some working tax credits and child maintainence from your ex on top.

No Child maintenance! I am not going through solicitors. They are leeches.

Go through the CMS for your maintenence. No need to ever speak to a solicitor for it. One phone call.

What is married couples allowance?

www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance?gclid=Cj0KEQiAuqC2BRDVxMSnpa-mhZoBEiQAFta8wawU4TyVnTdHc6KYfkm-zyIYshJkckojTYy-GW4rtKMaAq9R8P8HAQ