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Flossynoodle123 · 12/01/2021 00:27

I’m at a loss to understand what I’m entitled to.
The Gov calculators ask for the amount of child maintenance but I thought that was excluded from calculations. I thought spousal maintenance was too? Does anyone know? Thank you in advance! X

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Chel098 · 12/01/2021 00:30

Call CAB they are really helpful.

PistolKnight · 12/01/2021 00:38

Spousal maintenance is included, child not.

RickiTarr · 12/01/2021 00:45

@PistolKnight

Spousal maintenance is included, child not.
This.

I think CM is only counted for some of the (top up?) Council Tax Support or similar, but not for UC, Tax Credits or any of the “main” benefits. Sorry not quite my area but I know I read a training update about it.

Babyroobs · 12/01/2021 11:46

If you are applying for Uc you let them know but it isn't taken into account in the calculation.

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