pregnant can i carry on claiming income support?

moomoomama27

sh1305 wrote: »

Partner's income is too high for WTC; but they can claim CTC.

Lets be honest here though!

What the OP is really asking is will she be better off claiming income support, and all the gumph that comes with it (free prescriptions, free school meals, health vouchers, dental and eye care, housing and council tax benefit), or will she be as well off legitimatley claiming as a couple earning 30k with 2 children!

gorgeousgeorge

sh1305 wrote: »

Partner's income is too high for WTC; but they can claim CTC.

Ah ok, Im not sure about that whole system, thought that they would get something tho, would be interested to see how 'how much better or how worse off' they would be in their decision, and I bet I know which decision they take

Makes me very angry questions like these, there are enough 'single' parents in this country ( some through choice, some not) and yet some people want to ACT as a single parent just for the monetary benefits! doesnt matter about the benefits to the child of having both parents in the home :mad:


To the OP , hope you make the best choice as to what will be more beneficial too your family unit, and not just to your pocket or purse

lovetowinacar

Loobysaver wrote: »

As the OP is already on IS until her daughter is 10 then I am assuming she is claiming as a lone parent and her "partner" does not stay with her and contribute to the house in any way!

:rotfl:he only hangs around long enough to get her pregnant but hey ho not committed enough to actually live as a "family" or " a couple" the decision will be taken on how much benefits the OP will lose not on whether they want to be together.....:rotfl:

What is this country coming to?:o:o

happygirl5

I didn't expect to get so many negative comments, I was simply asking for advice from this board, I seem to have been 'painted' as some sort of criminal! I have worked since I was 16 (am now in my late 30's) and have only been in need of benefits to support me as a lone parent since the father of my 1st child made my life hell when I was with him it was a long time and I worked and paid my way. Like I said, I had to revert to benefits as I found myself on my own with a toddler. Back to the present, I have obviously used the wrong terminology, I used the word 'partner' when maybe I should have said 'boyfriend', we have never lived together and he is not the father of my 1st child. He does not support me financially in any way and why should he at this stage? I am only in early pregnancy and we are more than likely going to move intogether as we want to be a family where we will claim what we are entitled to and give up what we have to. I was simply asking the question as to what benefits may change as I am baffled by the system. Thanks for the advice and I will ignore the prejudged comments of others.

Indie_Kid

happygirl5 wrote: »

He does not support me financially in any way and why should he at this stage?

Because that's what couples do - they support each other.

lovetowinacar

happygirl5 wrote: »

I didn't expect to get so many negative comments, I was simply asking for advice from this board, I seem to have been 'painted' as some sort of criminal! I have worked since I was 16 (am now in my late 30's) Like I said, I had to revert to benefits as I found myself on my own with a toddler. Back to the present, I have obviously used the wrong terminology, I used the word 'partner' when maybe I should have said 'boyfriend', we have never lived together and he is not the father of my 1st child. He does not support me financially in any way and why should he at this stage? I am only in early pregnancy and we are more than likely going to move intogether as we want to be a family where we will claim what we are entitled to and give up what we have to. I was simply asking the question as to what benefits may change as I am baffled by the system. Thanks for the advice and I will ignore the prejudged comments of others.

:rotfl::rotfl:get real

You have been on benefits since your child was a toddler (no problem lots of people need help but don't pretend you have worked all your life when clearly you haven't the last 9 years ish)

Second - think about love committment as to whether you should become a couple/move into together NOT how much benefits will I lose if I do - its not terminology my dear its the "how much will I lose in benefits question" you are enough of a couple to get pregnant?? so its up to him to stand up to the mark and support your joint child at least... not for the benefits system to pay the way...for another child just to suit you

that is there for people who do not have other options (alledgedly!!!) :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

moomoomama27

happygirl5 wrote: »

He does not support me financially in any way and why should he at this stage? I am only in early pregnancy and we are more than likely going to move intogether as we want to be a family where we will claim what we are entitled to

Why should he at this stage, because you are PREGNANT with HIS child! That's why! You cannot pick and chose when benefits apply to you! Although sadly many do!

If he is commited to being with you, having a child with you, then he also should be commited to providing finacially for you from the get-go, not when you chose that IS is no longer for you!

Sadly it seems another xample of the benfit system being abused

happygirl5

I feel I have to reply to 'lovetowinacar', it amazes me how you just assume you know my work history. How do you know I've been on benefits for the last 9 years! Clearly you need get real, and think before you type! I have not been on benefits for the last 9 years I have been at college and have worked since my daughter was a toddler, and think what you you will, if I was not pregnant and my foot wasn't bad I would be back in work or looking to work again now.

gorgeousgeorge

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx

This will be able to help you see what you can claim as a 'single' parent or as a family

lovetowinacar

happygirl5 wrote: »

I feel I have to reply to 'lovetowinacar', it amazes me how you just assume you know my work history. How do you know I've been on benefits for the last 9 years! Clearly you need get real, and think before you type! I have not been on benefits for the last 9 years I have been at college and have worked since my daughter was a toddler, and think what you you will, if I was not pregnant and my foot wasn't bad I would be back in work or looking to work again now.

Because you stated you are on income support now and have had to revert to benefits when your child who is almost 10 was a toddler through no fault of your own. But you are pregnant and your foot is bad so not your fault you are requiring benefits assistance now but the MAIN thing is the HOW MUCH WILL I LOSE IS primary to whether YOU LOVE EACH OTHER and whether you actually want to be living together/a couple with the person your "partner" your words - with the person who you are having a child with.. the most important thing to you appears to be HOW MUCH BENEFIT YOU MIGHT LOSE!!!!!

The country is a mess and has run out of money and this type of question displays a suggestion of the country should provide first and foremost and just in case I consider providing for myself/or my partner providing for me "how much will I lose?"

To people who need benefits they are there, to the rest of the milkers hopefully some will have to stand up for themselves - unless they have a poorly foot of course!

Be proud of your relationship with your partner don't deny it just to claim benefits stand together and support your child and hold your head up high and you can say you did it for yourself..... or continue to sit on the benefits gravy train and allow your partner to remain a "sleeping partner" with no real committment

Off to work now and holding my head high as I support my children myself.