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Tax credits stopped

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RoundKite · 21/03/2017 08:14

I had my child tax credit stopped, I have appealed the decision but it's 2 weeks later and I've had to live on £146 income support. I've had to stop buying food just so my newborn doesn't go without formula and my toddler without nappies 😭 what can I do?

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GreenGoblin0 · 21/03/2017 09:36

you need to ask baby's dad to help financially. perhaps his dad can help if he's not working. presumably he's looking for work and therefore claiming jsa

are you in a relationship with baby's dad or not ?

Babyroobs · 21/03/2017 09:40

Living in a shed sounds as if it is probably illegal anyway !

Original poster
RoundKite · 21/03/2017 09:44

He isn't claiming, doesn't believe in taking money from the state
I'm not in a relationship with him never have been, was a one night stand

OP posts:
IfNotNowThenWhenever · 21/03/2017 09:51

Well then he needs to either get another job sharpish to help keep his baby in nappies, doesn't he? No one can live on fresh air.

GreenGoblin0 · 21/03/2017 09:51

suggest he claims so he can support his child!

in other threads you have been referring to your partner including sending out wedding invites Confused

obv it's clear why they've stopped the tax credits and you are prob going to find it hard to prove that you exp hasn't been living with you. I think you need advice from benefits advisor eg CAB.

in short term speak to health visitor re food bank referal and food vouchers

Babyroobs · 21/03/2017 09:52

It doesn't really matter that it was a one night stand. When your baby's dad does start working, please make sure you get child maintainence from him. He doesn't believe in taking money from the state but is happy to let you ( and his child) scrimp by on benefits !!! Some blokes are unbelievable. It's time he manned up and looked for a job to support his child. Any child maintainence won't affect benefits by the way, but when problems like your current situation arise, it can mean the difference between your kids going hungry or not so it is important that both dads step up.

LineysRun · 21/03/2017 10:13

So what's it all about with the wedding invitations thread, and the holiday thread? Is this some sort of social experiment?

IfNotNowThenWhenever · 21/03/2017 10:39
Hmm Is there a third man who OP met after the one-night stand?? Or do I not care anymore..?
Introvertedbuthappy · 21/03/2017 10:43

Maybe he lives in a greenhouse?...

5moreminutes · 21/03/2017 12:16

Father of child 1 born in 2014 lives in a shed (which is a garage)

Father of child 2, born 4 weeks ago lives with his dad (child 2's grandfather)

Which one are you marrying?

Which one are you going on the sun (or Sun?) holiday with? Or are you going alone with the baby and 3 year old?

Are you sure you are ready to go back to work in two months time when your new baby will only be 3 months old?

gamerchick · 21/03/2017 12:30

Going on all of your threads you probably should look at your priorities, get them in order man Confused

wannabestressfree · 21/03/2017 12:36

You can ask for hardship payments from tax credits. I do think the others are right though- it looks like your in a relationship.

Your other threads aren't helping either.

BarbaraofSeville · 21/03/2017 12:40

Your problem OP is that on paper you don't look like a single parent due to having another adult on your council tax bill, becoming pregnant and planning a wedding so it's no surprise that your claim as a single parent stopped.

The fathers of your DCs need to get off their arses, get jobs and pay child support and claim benefits while they are looking for work. It's funny how pride stops one of them from taking money from the state but doesn't make him feel obliged to face up to his responsibilities as a father Hmm.

How are they feeding themselves at the moment? Shouldn't they sharing what little they have with their DCs at the very least.

talksensetome · 21/03/2017 12:49

Can your fiancé help out? You should be making a joint claim anyway as engagement means a couple regardless of where each half lives.

GreenGoblin0 · 21/03/2017 13:34

So to summarise

Father of child 1 moved out in august 2014 but has remained on HB and CTB claim since. He lives in a shed (garage) and doesnt pay you any money for child

Father of baby was a ONS but he stuck by you during pregnancy so much so he lost his job when he was looking after you whilst you were in hospital. you've never lived together. he doesn't believe in claiming benefits and as a result is not supporting baby either.

you also have a fiance/partner and since having the baby you have been brought closer together and hes the best thing that ever happened to you. You're planning your wedding and who to invite. but he's not living with you either? or is he?

in meantime you've saved lots of money to pay for a holiday and are due to return to work in 2 months. maybe use that money to pay for food and perhaps the Partner with whom you are so much closer since having your baby can also chip in ?

RortyCrankle · 21/03/2017 16:42
Hmm
Babyroobs · 21/03/2017 16:59

Great summary Green !

SmokingGun · 21/03/2017 17:04

Confused Do posters forget about other threads they have recently started.

FreshStart2017 · 21/03/2017 17:12

OP if you are on Income Support then surely you get milk tokens for the formula Hmm.

bimbobaggins · 21/03/2017 19:18

Great summary green. Wonder when the op will reappear

wannabestressfree · 21/03/2017 19:40

I am going to say...... never

Poisongirl81 · 22/03/2017 08:30

So you're not eating to afford formula but you are planning a wedding? Wtf....Hmm

gamerchick · 22/03/2017 09:55

I don't think you can use milk tokens for formula now can you? I don't think they're even called milk tokens anymore.

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