Hi I recently split from my partner , we have a joint mortgage and he has agreed to pay the full morgage payments as my part time wages would not cover it. We have 2 small children and he is also paying child maintenance to me. He has a good job and can afford to do this. I am going to inform tax credits that he has left and I think I will have to make a claim for universal credits now as it is live in my area. What my concern is will anything I am entitled to ( universal credits , council tax reduction ) be affected by him paying the morgage ? And as i am making a single claim will it be a problem as our credit reports will still be linked with our joint mortgage in place. ? I would be very grateful for any help on this , karen x