benefits for couples

use

hello

I have a low income of about 17k per year gross.

If I get married to a woman who doesn't work and we have children, will we be entitled to any support? if yes, how much about?

thanks!

Indie_Kid

How many hours are you working? Any disabilities?

bloolagoon

Why do you assume she won't work? Is this hypothetical or do you have a scenario in mind.

use

I work fulltime without disabilities

she won't work because she doesn't know the language

Indie_Kid

How many children do you have? The cut off for tax credits for one child is £26k.

thorsoak

As she doesn't speak english, do I gather that she hasn't been over here for long? Has she got an entitlement to benefits?

Is she learning the language now?

harveybobbles

Lots of people wouldn't class £17,000 as a low income..

As for not speaking English, how about she got a job where she could speak her own language..?

use

harveybobbles wrote: »

Lots of people wouldn't class £17,000 as a low income..

As for not speaking English, how about she got a job where she could speak her own language..?

I can't find a british girl so I am planning to import one

cte1111

Your wife might not get a visa, if she is coming from outside the EEA. There are restrictions on bringing in spouses from abroad now, you would need to earn £18,600 to show that you could support her.

http://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/jul/11/appeal-court-18600-foreign-spouse-uk

In terms of benefits, you would be looking at child benefit and tax credits. Try entitledto.co.uk for an estimate.

thorsoak

Has she entitlement to live in the UK - if not - this might apply:-

A different kind of “fianc(!) / proposed civil partner entry clearance” is commonly known as a “spouse visa”. It allows you to enter the country and stay in the UK after you got married. However, it is harder to obtain than a visitor visa for getting married in the UK.

To qualify for this spouse visa, you need to meet the following criteria:

You are at least 18 years old.
You have a partner (aged 18 or older) who is a British national or has settlement status in the UK.
You have met your partner in person.
You are planning to get married within six months
You are legally free to marry, re-marry, or enter into a civil partnership.
You intend to live together with your partner
You have English language skills.
You have an income of at least £18,600. This requirement can be covered by your partner’s income, too.
After the ceremony, your “spouse visa” is usually valid for another six months. You then need to apply for permission to remain as a husband, wife, or civil partner. If granted, this permission is valid for two years. You are now officially allowed to take up gainful employment.

At the end of these two years, you can apply for “Indefinite Leave to Remain”, provided you are still married. This procedure will grant you the right to stay in the UK for as long as you want. Until a few years ago, non-EU nationals wishing to get married and live in the UK were required to apply for a Certificate of Approval from the Home Office. However, this measure was abolished in 2011.

See http://www.internations.org/great-britain-expats/guide/16127-family-children-education/marriage-in-the-uk-16119/getting-married-in-the-uk-2

thorsoak

use wrote: »

I can't find a british girl so I am planning to import one

In that case, you will need to earn more before you can start the importation process!