Living together but not a couple

SIMPLES_2-2

Hi All,

After some advice really.

Me and and my estranged wife are living together but only for the sake of our kids and their sanity. Plus we have seperated and got back together too many times in the past to split up again.

As 2 people, we get on fine. As a couple. We don't.

I work. She doesn't as she stays home with the kids.

Previously, we used to make a joint claim for tax credits as we were a couple.

Now I wouldn't say we are a couple so can she make a claim as a single parent? even though I live with them? I pay for everything and I don't think this is fair on me.

JulieElizabeth

Can't wait for the replies.

Brian_Bullocks

JulieElizabeth wrote: »

Can't wait for the replies.

Can't wait for their picture in the local paper, after the prosecution.

Mara69

*Sits on hands*

SIMPLES_2-2

thanks for the constructive comments received thus far

Sixer

She can't claim as a single parent as you are still maintaining a single household. The only thing that has gone is the love/friendship/sex - and DWP aren't particularly interested in that.

Oldernotwiser

Why not just keep it simple and go back to making a joint claim?

Marisco

If you live "together" and you still pay the bills etc, how can you prove you don't "live" together iyswim? To all outward appearances, it's "as you were". The only thing missing is sex!!! And I shouldn't imagine the DWP are going to investigate that aspect of things!!!!:eek: What exactly do you think you should be able to claim?

josie.d

I don't think she would be able to make a claim as a single parent as you are still living together. After all, how would you be able to prove that you are not actually a couple? I think it's a no brainer.

SIMPLES_2-2

Like I said. I'm paying for everything for myself. Everything for my kids and their mum. Be it food clothes toys make up etc.

If she had her own claim atleast she could afford her own ways. I earn too much for her to get anything as a joint claim and just cos I can afford to, doesn't mean I should have to just pay and be taken for a mug.

In hindsight, I can see the point about not being able to prove being separate. I think I will leave it there unless anyone has been in a similar situation?

Metranil_Vavin

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