In a relationship but not living together

Guest101

nannytone wrote: »

where did i say they would?

no one can give any advice unless the whole situation is clear.
the best way to get a picture of the circumstances, is to ask information.

or would you disagree?

I could equally say, did I say, you said....?


I can however say with confidence you suggested that it was:
You said that in some cases it could, and then asked two qualifying criteria questions.


Yes more information is required. And certainly more information than the questions you asked.

nannytone_2

Guest101 wrote: »

I could equally say, did I say, you said....?


I can however say with confidence you suggested that it was:
You said that in some cases it could, and then asked two qualifying criteria questions.


Yes more information is required. And certainly more information than the questions you asked.

i find it quite amusing that you are accusing me of jumping to the conclusion that the OP should be claiming as a couple when on a previous thread about benefits mistakenly paid into the wrong account, your first remark was ' you can't keep it, that would be theft' when no mention of keeping it had been made.

on that occasion you also said 'that you never said brayndo did say it.

you're very quick at accusing someone of hinting of something that they didn't, whilst at the same time, denying hinting at something that you did.

until the OP makes her permission clear, then everything is a possibility.

tomtontom

Db123 wrote: »

Yes he's the father of my child and he pays £30 every week. It's confusing trying to work it out, I've only recently started claiming benefits and the rules just aren't clear enough on what's classed as a couple as what isn't.
He does pay his own rent and council tax in his current accommodation and doesn't pay any bills here or anything like that.

Good salary, minimal outgoings, a bed when he wants it - and you get £30 a week? Maybe you need to talk about finances before you settle down.

Poppie68

What's up with everyone?
Nearly every thread recently is turned into a battle ground, can't we all play nicely?

Poppie68

Op You are best ringing the relevant departments and get a definitive answer, please could you come back after and give us an update.... It will help others.

Icequeen99

It does seem to create some unfairness.

There are plenty of married couples where one partner is in the army and the other living in another part of the country. They are still classed as a couple even though the soldier is paying CILOT (in lieu of council tax) and accomodation elsewhere.

So I think nannytone is right - they could still be classed as living together as husband and wife for tax credits if they are a couple and he is coming home whenever he can. It would depend on lots of factors.

IQ

Db123_2

tomtontom wrote: »

Good salary, minimal outgoings, a bed when he wants it - and you get £30 a week? Maybe you need to talk about finances before you settle down.

I don't need anymore than that though? I get my own money to support myself, my daughter and my household bills. Obviously when we are moved into family accommodation that will change but since we're not living together as a couple at the moment then it's not his responsibility to pay for me. He buys our daughters uniform, birthday and Christmas gifts etc but as a regular payments £30 is more than enough.

nannytone_2

Db123 wrote: »

I don't need anymore than that though? I get my own money to support myself, my daughter and my household bills. Obviously when we are moved into family accommodation that will change but since we're not living together as a couple at the moment then it's not his responsibility to pay for me. He buys our daughters uniform, birthday and Christmas gifts etc but as a regular payments £30 is more than enough.

you do realise that you're rubbing people up the wrong way?

£30 is enough because the taxpayer will supporting his child, when he is financially more than capable of doing so himself.

tomtontom

Db123 wrote: »

I don't need anymore than that though? I get my own money to support myself, my daughter and my household bills. Obviously when we are moved into family accommodation that will change but since we're not living together as a couple at the moment then it's not his responsibility to pay for me. He buys our daughters uniform, birthday and Christmas gifts etc but as a regular payments £30 is more than enough.

I apologise, I must have missed the part where you said you were self sufficient!

Db123_2

nannytone wrote: »

you do realise that you're rubbing people up the wrong way?

£30 is enough because the taxpayer will supporting his child, when he is financially more than capable of doing so himself.

I was only looking for advice, I do work, I'm not claiming income support or anything like that. It was the housing benefit and council tax benefit that was I was worried about, it's only a deduction but one that we wouldn't be entitled to if my partner lived with us, but he doesn't? I've never knowingly claimed anything I knew I wasn't entitled to and if I am then I'll more than willingly pay it back. It just never crossed my mind that he could be held responsible for paying my rent when he doesn't live here?