Can I claim ESA when new partner moves in?

karenx

Sorry there is no other help available for you then
When your partner moves in you are considered a couple so therefor instead of your single benefits everything gets moved onto joint benefits to take his income into consideration. Unfortunatly as he does pay maintenence you cannot take this out of his income when giving his details. So if he earns £1000 per month and pays £200 to his ex he cant say his income per month is only £800 iykwim! You need to give exact details regardless of maintenence payments or any debt owed!
You should still be entitled to help towards rent payments but it wont be as much as what you used to get, but as he is now going to be contributing it shouldnt be too much of a problem!
Same with tax credits, they might go down also!
Good luck with your new family

Bobl

paulwellerfan wrote: »

sorry if this is a bit harsh
you want to live with your gf..

just cause you un employed and on dvla ? or another form of income
do you not want to pay any thing towards her house hold billls..?
is that what you are trying to get away from
forgive me if i am wrong.

Why bother posting if you can't be bothered to read the post - go away!