What are my benefit rights if my romanian bf moves in with me

kateholmes20

I am a single mother on benefits and want my romanian partner to move into my home how will this effect my benefits?

Oldernotwiser

What is his financial situation?

kateholmes20

he can live and work here but isnt employed at the moment but as he is romanian he is not entitled to benefits. so i get benefits and he doesnt we live seperatly but as hes not workin and not entitled to benefits..if he moves in with me will my benefits be reduced

Oldernotwiser

What is he living on if he isn't working or claiming benefits?

kateholmes20

he had a good job but was made redundant he was just recently left out of work so he is living off whats left from his earnings.
Do you know if my benefits will be effected or not??

Oldernotwiser

I'm trying to find out his level of savings to know whether it will affect your benefits; I'm not just being nosy!

kateholmes20

lol thanx. Hes has little savings probably about £300

dookar

Presumably you receive Income Support on the grounds of being a lone parent? This will cease unless you satisfy another condition of entitlement.

You may claim JSA if you are available for work but will not receive a couple rate

McKneff

Presumably he is actively looking for work, are you able to look for work also.

NASA_2

A partner of a claimant doesnt have to satisfy the habitual residence test for benefits but, as has been said, if your qualifying condition was being a lone parent then your entitlement to IS will cease and you will need to claim JSA.

kateholmes20

we are both activly seeking work and will continue to do so .. it will be easier now as we can share the child care etc.
I guessed i may be able to claim JSA but how about my rent and council tax benefit, as he is not entitled to benefit im wondering if the council will still pay these?