Hi all I'm hoping somebody may be able to shed some light on this for me as I can't find anything definitive online.
I've recently received my first Universal Credit payment.
I'm a single parent but 50/50 shared care wit h my ex for 1 DD. I have no other DC and no partner of any kind
Looking at the UC statement it lists a household entitlement for a child. Which is fine as I have a child, however that child only lives with me half of the time although of course I have my own household I had to set up when ex and I parted ( as did he )
I know that UC is means tested and what I receive is based on my income, the rent I pay and my childcare costs. But throughout the whole process nothing has been asked as to whether DD lives with me full time or not.
I just want to make sure I am receiving the correct amount, does anyone have any experience of this?