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[Hollykate30]

Hi Guys,

Sad news my partner and I are thinking of breaking up - now we live together and are going to continue to do so as when baby is here we want to do the best for the baby and support one another whilst caring for a newborn.

He will be in the spare room (we only have two rooms - one will eventually be baby's room when he moves out). It's all amicable but I am getting worried now, will I be able to claim universal credit as a single person even though my ex is living with me but we are not together.

Thanks for your help and your advise

He will be assisting but he won't be able to contribute as much as he needs to save for a deposit and rent for his new place if that makes sense. I have some savings for my mat leave but now worried it won't be enough

@Handsoffmysweets I thought that was the case - he will need to move out then which is a shame as it would have been nice to have had the help but it's not going to work finally. Whilst he said he would help he won't be at the same level as before and means I would be short every month! Thanks so much for you advice

The LTAHAW test is far more complex than that. If you search for universal credit and "living together as husband and wife" you can find the guide that the decision maker uses to make a determination.

@Handsoffmysweets good point!!!! I just thought the extra pair of hands might help!