Some help needed

Polmop

Hi, My husband left home about a month ago and has said he needs all his money for somewhere to live.
I am quite well paid about 37k a year and a 15 yr old daughter.
I dont want to seem like a grabber but am i entitled to claim anything as i called the benefits helpline yesterday who informed me that as i earn over 26k i can claim nothing.
This is fair enough but i was used to pay from 2 people coming in and our outgoings reflect this.
Is it just tough and get on with it.
I have never claimed for anything ever.

Polmop

blondebubbles wrote: »

The £26000 threshold is for tax credits so no you wouldn't be entitled to that unfortunately. You would still get your child benefit.

Is the child father paying maintenance?

No he has told me he needs all his money to live on

nannytone_2

yjru atr cprrect, you earn too much

heartbreak_star

To be fair, that is still more than many two-parent households.

You will still receive your child benefit, and I would pull the CSA in if need be to ensure he pays maintenance.

HBS x

sleepless_saver

If you want to see how much he should be providing for child maintenance, here is the calculator.

BigAunty

Polmop wrote: »

No he has told me he needs all his money to live on

Go to the child support forum.

I believe the Child Support Agency is getting scrapped so changes are afoot.

AFAIK, at the moment, the CSA would expect your ex to pay 15% of his net income to support his child - how much would this be?

His attitude to supporting his child, his justification for not spending a penny towards her, won't wash with them.

Do you have a joint mortgage?

quidsy

Speak to the CSA or speak to your ex first & tell him you need child support & if he says no then speak to CSA.

Regardless of what you earn he should be contributing to the cost of the child.

Polmop

BigAunty wrote: »

Go to the child support forum.

I believe the Child Support Agency is getting scrapped so changes are afoot.

AFAIK, at the moment, the CSA would expect your ex to pay 15% of his net income to support his child - how much would this be?

His attitude to supporting his child, his justification for not spending a penny towards her, won't wash with them.

Do you have a joint mortgage?

Yes we do, but i am paying it

quidsy

See a solicitor asap as all the while you have a joint mortgage, regardless of who pays it, he is entitled to half the house.

You need to protect yourself & your child.

How much does ex-oh earn?

KxMx

Your outgoings will have to reflect your reduced income. 37k is alot of money for a single parent household, many are not so lucky.
Take no notice of what your ex says, he needs to pay for his child by law, his wants don't come into it, so I would peruse that route.

BigAunty

Polmop wrote: »

Yes we do, but i am paying it

Look at the Shelter website's relationship breakdown section to understand yours and his rights, your options, etc. Seek legal advice on a divorce settlement.

For example, you may be able to get some mediation on what will happen to the property, gain an occupation order to stay there until your child turns 18, etc.

Currently, your ex has the right to take up occupation whenever he likes. He may have a beneficial interest in the property. He may prevent the sale of the property in future and you would need a court order to force it (long expensive process).

His attitude to child support reflects badly on your future options with the property - is he going to feel no obligation to contribute towards the mortgage as he should yet feel obliged to realising most of the equity in it and making you both homeless?