Universal credit advice

[Pinksundownbeast]

Dear mums, looking for a bit of advice on a situation what to do?

I am separated from my husband not divorced and have been on benefits for few years. When we separated he moved out of the property and have had a girl friend. Now he has fallen out with her and wants move back because he has nowhere to stay. He is not going to support me and the kids financially and pays the mortgage for the house. Legally he has a right to live in the property he says.

Basically we won't be staying as a family.
What I would like to know is him moving back into the property would it affect my universal credit? Because I servive on it, If it stopped how I'm going to servive. I'm not working and I am a student trying to complete my education so I can go back to work.

I also have children with him and he says he wants to spend more time with them now. I do have a very difficult child who might have ADHD/ ASD. I am going through a tough time with my child who is 8 . He has a meltdown every 10 min and it's very demanding mentally and physically.

I have no family and much help from friends which makes me think I may consider and let my ex move into the property. I am not sure how it will affect me and the kids financially in terms of me receiving the universal credit? Any helpful advice would be appreciated.

Thank you ,😊

I don't think he does have the right to return. Check that with cab.

I would have thought it would effect your benefits. Gingerbread have a benefits helpline which is good 0808 8020925.

Yes your UC would reduce as its based on adults in your house.
Even though the help would be good I wouldn't take him back anyway!

Technically 2 separated people can live in the same house and have separate finances including benefits but I doubt this would pass the DWP's tests. It's usually when a couple formally separates but cannot afford to live separately yet. In this situation they would probably assume you had reunited.

Tell him he cannot move back in without a court order, that would ay least satisfy the DWP if he does have the right to live there again.

Legally in the uk if he is on the paperwork for the house and mortgage etc he can stay in it and theres not a lot you can do. Police won't move him and if your not in the paper work technically he can throw you out. Universal credit will cut down how much you get if he has a wage as that will be taken into account because your both in the same address. Different if your not married and or at a different address

Thank you so much everyone. I will not allow him to move back untill I have checked with DWP. I will also get advice from gingerbread helpline. Thanks again