Proving you HAVEN'T lived somewhere for benefit purposes!

paddedjohn

All sounds a bit iffy to me.

krisskross

I think he is going to find this difficult.

rogerblack

I suspect the 'easiest' route would be to try to regularise his tenancy.
This may unfortunately cause major issues for the landlord, who may want to evict him.
I suggest you ask over on the 'renting' section of the forum.

sorryitsme

DVLA, Doctors registered address for him, childrens school address for him, bank statements, car insurance etc

hum_lovely

Thanks all. No driving license not changed (he is a man....), no evidence of living where he does as suspect landlord wants to keep it casual for tax purposes .........definitely separated. Been racking my brains but it appears you CAN live elsewhere for 8 years without leaving a trail.......(although split across two addresses where rented informally and paid cash). Any further thoughts will be much appreciated.....

hum_lovely

Thanks Sorryitsme but all address unchanged from original address prior to separation for all those you suggested ........:o

shop-to-drop

So they are seperated not divorced. How old are the children? His wife is going to be in a lot of trouble. Crazy it has gone 8 years before being picked up.

hum_lovely

shop-to-drop wrote: »

So they are seperated not divorced. How old are the children? His wife is going to be in a lot of trouble. Crazy it has gone 8 years before being picked up.

Children are 18 and 22

Nessynoo

Did he pay child maintenance at all in the last 8 years???

lighting_up_the_chalice

hum_lovely wrote: »

Thanks all. No driving license not changed (he is a man....), no evidence of living where he does as suspect landlord wants to keep it casual for tax purposes .........definitely separated. Been racking my brains but it appears you CAN live elsewhere for 8 years without leaving a trail.......(although split across two addresses where rented informally and paid cash). Any further thoughts will be much appreciated.....

8 years! To be frank, the only reason he can't prove that he has been living elsewhere is either because he hasn't, or because he has been avoiding other fiscal responsibilities. Either way, I think he may be about to face the music. The only real question is which tune they are playing.