Will my benefits stop if I have a partner?

kenashnic

I'm currently on income support, child benefit and child tax credits, I'm was a single mum until recently.
me and my partner would like to move in together but he works full time so would my income support and / or child benefit be stopped since he's not the biological father if we live together?
I don't take any money from the father at all.
My partners work is a trade working around the UK so it's not 100% stable so we can't afford my money to be stopped.
I'm a veterinary nurse but would prefer not to go back until next March when my daughters in kindergarten as it's strict hours and rotas.
Thanks

Poppie68

Your income support will stop as you will no longer be classed as a single mother, if you claim housing benefit and council tax they too will be effected. Depending on your partners income you may still be eligible for CB,CTC and your partner maybe able to claim WTC.

anmarj

income support would stop, child benefit would not be effected, child tax credit would change as you would have to claim as a couple.

marliepanda

kenashnic wrote: »

I'm currently on income support, child benefit and child tax credits, I'm was a single mum until recently.
me and my partner would like to move in together but he works full time so would my income support and / or child benefit be stopped since he's not the biological father if we live together?
I don't take any money from the father at all.
My partners work is a trade working around the UK so it's not 100% stable so we can't afford my money to be stopped.
I'm a veterinary nurse but would prefer not to go back until next March when my daughters in kindergarten as it's strict hours and rotas.
Thanks

Why not? Its not 'you' taking money, it is money for your child.

Of course when you are no longer a single parent and move in with your partner some of your money will stop. You will now have additional income and someone else to support you, so no longer have to rely so much on the benefits given to you because of your single mother status.

mum2one

it may be worth looking at the website turntous - inputting your b/fs wage and it will give you an idea of any tax credits that you would get x

xnatillyx

i would do a benefits calculator , it has helped us work out how our money will change. It will tell you if you will get child tax credit or working tax credits.
i noticed the government one is closing down 30th march so if you are using that one i would be quick.
if that doesn't help best contact citizens advice bureau , you local council or benefits office. Someone who can find out all the information for you.

I know for certain everyone gets child benefit you won't lose that as long as he earns under 50k.
Income support will defintley stop. Child tax credits & working tax credits for your partner you may get but it depends on his working hours & wage.
Other factors are how many children you have & do you get additional benefits such as housing benefit for example. all effects income.

good luck

tomtom256

marliepanda wrote: »

Why not? Its not 'you' taking money, it is money for your child.

Of course when you are no longer a single parent and move in with your partner some of your money will stop. You will now have additional income and someone else to support you, so no longer have to rely so much on the benefits given to you because of your single mother status.

Cause the state is supporting her child instead, so the father doesn't have to.

emsywoo123

tomtom256 wrote: »

Cause the state is supporting her child instead, so the father doesn't have to.

What a pointless, rude and insulting post.

heartbreak_star

Rude, but true in a way.

OP, yes some of your benefits will stop, and rightly so as you will have extra income into your household. You really need to chase the father of your child for support, why on earth should he get off scot-free?

Also, is there any way of you working from home for a bit of extra cash or vouchers? I know loads of people who would rather not work until their children are older but it's often a necessary evil.

Good luck, I hope it all works out!

HBS x