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16 year old gone back to here mum

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  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
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    kazz3105 wrote: »
    No the dad didnt call the police until she had gone, (he is away working, he is a total sh** we all know him from old) he said nothing about the baby his daughter was at the local police station today having finger prints took and being interviewed. She explained what and why it happened, they suggested that when so goes to get her property to ask the police to attend to reduce the risk from her step mother and get her son back. I am supporting her as much as i can and she will get all of the support that she needs.

    so whats the problem? the police have said they will attend so she can get her son back. her problems will start when she tries to claim benefits for her child in her name.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • I_know_my_ABC_and_my_CMYK
    I_know_my_ABC_and_my_CMYK Posts: 1,383 Forumite
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    Is the grandparents benefit claim not fraudulent?
    Wow, I got 3 *, when did that happen :j:T:p
    It is not illegal to open another persons mail unless you intend to commit fraud - this is frequently incorrectly posted:)
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  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
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    I_know_my_ABC_and_my_CMYK wrote: »
    Is the grandparents benefit claim not fraudulent?

    i wouldn't think so, my mum used to claim family allowance for my nephew (her grandson) because he lived with her.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • cosmic-dust
    cosmic-dust Posts: 2,618 Forumite
    I_know_my_ABC_and_my_CMYK wrote: »
    Is the grandparents benefit claim not fraudulent?
    No.
    Grandparents can legally claim for the child related benefits.
    I made a mistake once, believeing people on the internet were my virtual friends. It won't be a mistake that I make again!
  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite
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    cosmic-dust wrote: »
    No.
    Grandparents can legally claim for the child related benefits.

    Isn't that only if the grandparents have the care of the child? As the mother was living in the household, the child benefit should be in her name.
  • Mupette
    Mupette Posts: 4,599 Forumite
    future plans need to be made, hopefully when she gets her child back, you can be sure the grandparents are going to try to get full custody of the baby...
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  • cosmic-dust
    cosmic-dust Posts: 2,618 Forumite
    Mojisola wrote: »
    Isn't that only if the grandparents have the care of the child? As the mother was living in the household, the child benefit should be in her name.
    It depends how they have worked it as family unit. Granny and grandad can claim CB and CTC for the baby and the mother win, win situation. If the child (mother) claimed CB in her own right then daddy and step mummy would loses her CB and CTC. * I think*
    I made a mistake once, believeing people on the internet were my virtual friends. It won't be a mistake that I make again!
  • Matryoshka
    Matryoshka Posts: 10,408 Forumite
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    Has she got her baby back? 8.gif
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  • peainapod
    peainapod Posts: 264 Forumite
    Mupette wrote: »
    future plans need to be made, hopefully when she gets her child back, you can be sure the grandparents are going to try to get full custody of the baby...

    This is a good point. Please keep us updated and I hope that she gets her baby back and this all works out for her. Good luck with it all :)
  • kazz3105_2
    kazz3105_2 Posts: 180 Forumite
    Sorry for the delay in replying and keeping you up to date on this situation...She eventually got her baby back, her dad and stepmam told social services that she was a drug user (she wont even take paracetamol) they did spot tests and as expected she was totally clear. They are stilll fighting but as they where told 'on the quiet' that as they cannot adopt due to his drinking and police record if she allowed them to bring the baby up he would be a ward of court. I dont think she will ever forgive her dad and she and baby are now happy living at her mums. Have told them about this forum and how helpful it is in all sorts of problems, MSE has even more fans.
    Thankyou
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