can I claim in advance?

needing-help · 14 April 2014 at 1:13PM

Hi. My husband is leaving me so I am going to have to claim some benefits :-(
He isn't going until June once our son has finished his gcse's. Do I put in a claim before or do I need to wait until he has gone.
Thanks

needing-help · 14 April 2014 at 1:54PM

Well I tried the entitled 2 thing and it said child tax and coucil tax I think. I have 3 kids and get dla and in support group for esa.

needing-help · 14 April 2014 at 2:00PM

I forgot to say my esa is contribution based if it makes a difference.

needing-help · 14 April 2014 at 2:36PM

We are still living in the same house I didn't think we could be classed as separated until he moves out.
The only benefits I get are the ones I said above and child benefit. My husband earns to much for anything else.

needing-help · 14 April 2014 at 3:51PM

Thank you for your help blondebubbles. X

Murphybear · 14 April 2014 at 6:43PM

It is possible to be treated as separate for benefit purposes. However, you would need to have compliance interviews and be prepared to answer some searching questions about your lifestyle and finances. You may find it easier/less stressful to wait until June.