single parent moving in with partner

tkwad

Hi

I will be moving to be with my new partner in a few weeks. Currently i am on is as a single paretn with rent and council tax paid due to the is claim.

When i move in with my partner i know my income support will stop but will i be able to claim job seekers as i will be actively seeking employment

Cant wait to move and start a new life :beer:

dmg24

How much does your partner earn? How long have you been claiming IS/ not in employment?

Teahfc

tkwad wrote: »

Hi

I will be moving to be with my new partner in a few weeks. Currently i am on is as a single paretn with rent and council tax paid due to the is claim.

When i move in with my partner i know my income support will stop but will i be able to claim job seekers as i will be actively seeking employment

Cant wait to move and start a new life :beer:

Cannot help you but wish you all the best for your new life :beer:
Great to see someone able to move on

Oldernotwiser

Does your partner work?

tkwad

sorry fordelay in replying no internet at home have to use other peoples lol (instant money saver!) yes my new partner works, and earns above 20k b4 tax if that helps?

dmg24

Still need more info tkwad - see above.

alwaysonthego_2

You would not be entitled to JSA as your partner earns too much and you will not get CBJSA as you will not have enough NI conts if you have not been working.

tkwad

sorry everyone, was in receipt of carers allowance for last 15 years until a few weeks ago. does that help?

mealone

tkwad wrote: »

sorry everyone, was in receipt of carers allowance for last 15 years until a few weeks ago. does that help?

Why did your claim end?

ljs84_2

hi im a single parent with 2 young children one i get dla for and carers allowance i am considering moving in with my partner but i dont know how it will affect me financially hes self employed and only earns aprox 180 per week currently i get housing benefit and council tax paid but am worried if we move in together we may not be able to afford it can somebody tell me how it works?

scheming_gypsy

ljs84 wrote: »

hes self employed and only earns aprox 180 per week currently i get housing benefit and council tax paid but am worried if we move in together we may not be able to afford it can somebody tell me how it works?

you'll have to ask your boyfriend.... does he only earn £180 a week or does he only pay himself £180 a week?
As he's self employed by paying himself a low wage, it means he's paying little tax and making his NI contributions. He could be taking a £180 a week wage and £1000 a week in dividends.