Living together - does he become liable for her children?

Oldernotwiser

JSB43 wrote: »

F has spoken to her MP and I understand the parliamentary ombudsman is on the case. Well & good but there is still no food on the table.

And why haven't they applied for Housing Benefit and help with their Council Tax?

JSB43

KimYeovil wrote: »

I think you missed out a thanks, there.

Calling M an "idiot (at best) or an obnoxious creep (at worst)" doesnt merit any thanks.

Im not here for the popularity votes or to collect brownie points.

JSB43

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

And why haven't they applied for Housing Benefit and help with their Council Tax?

They have, several times, the latest excuse today is its "lost in the system" and there will be another three week delay.

DX2

JSB43 wrote: »

Back on topic.

Lots of guessing and snap-judgments being handed down, can the armchair commentators please stick to the facts.

Does anyone know the regulations that states a non biological parent becomes liable for children by virtue of living with the childrens mother?

Where benefits are concerned yes an non biological parent does become liable for the children when moving in with her.

deedee71

JSB43 wrote: »

Back on topic.

Lots of guessing and snap-judgments being handed down, can the armchair commentators please stick to the facts.

Does anyone know the regulations that states a non biological parent becomes liable for children by virtue of living with the childrens mother?

I don't know if there is such a statute but if you look at it the other way.......the tax credits system is based on household income and circumstances, so if M and F co-habit their joint situation is looked at jointly!

If it is a legal position you are looking for perhaps a solicitor can help.

Us armchair commentators are obviously unqualified to answer. :rotfl:

JSB43

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

that his view regarding his step children is normal.

What do you understand to be step-children. I cannot the expression or definition in the Child Support Act or the Children Act.

DX2

Someone is just being pedantic and playing with words now.

JSB43

deedee71 wrote: »

If it is a legal position you are looking for perhaps a solicitor can help.

My solicitor said he didnt know the official definition of step-child. Historically its broadly accepted to be a child of a parent who has remarried and becomes a step child to the new spouse. Its never applied to a co-habiting parent.

M & F had all the CAB advice, hours of waiting and nobody knowing the what the official position is and they are constantly being passed from pillar to post.

JSB43

DX2 wrote: »

Where benefits are concerned yes an non biological parent does become liable for the children when moving in with her.

That might explain why it was not made clear by the authorities before committing to living together.

deedee71

JSB43 wrote: »

My solicitor said he didnt know the official definition of step-child. Historically its broadly accepted to be a child of a parent who has remarried and becomes a step child to the new spouse. Its never applied to a co-habiting parent.

M & F had all the CAB advice, hours of waiting and nobody knowing the what the official position is and they are constantly being passed from pillar to post.

What difference are you hoping it will make? That the fact they are unmarried will make the tax credit office look at F as a single adult household?? I would say there are a fair few co-habiting couples who would love to manipulate the system that way lol.

For an educated person, you are just getting silly now.

What is it you want - help with your relatives claim situation, or pedantics of law??