Help please, what is my 16 year old entitled to

Caz3121

not strictly related to benefits but how long since she left the UK? She may be classed as an international student and have to pay the applicable fees for the course...just something to check out

poppasmurf_bewdley

Your 16 year old daughter is returning from Spain, so she will not have made any National Insurance contributions, so doubtful she will be entitled to anything.

Those who look after her MAY be entitled to claim Child Benefit and Child Tax Credits. But these are for the person making the claim, not your daughter.

Your daughter will have to make do with what you and other relatives give her.

And I'm sure if you think about it logically, you will know that is only right. Someone coming from a foreign country, not having contributed to the system, shouldn't have the right to take out of the system.

Isn't that what Mr Cameron has just significantly failed to achieve after hawking himself around every capital in the EU?

missbiggles1

RachS wrote: »

She will be supported by parents as much as we can. I don't think I said anything about that, just asked about other help available. I thought that was what this forum was about, I did not expect sarcastic, judgemental comments...

Actually, you asked what "financial help" she'd be eligible for so financial help from parents is a perfectly appropriate answer.

Floxxie

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coming-from-abroad-and-claiming-benefits-the-habitual-residence-test/

missbiggles1

Floxxie wrote: »

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coming-from-abroad-and-claiming-benefits-the-habitual-residence-test/

The OP's daughter won't be eligible to claim any benefits for herself so that isn't really relevant.

FBaby

It is pretty straight forward. If your ex' SIL is going to take over her care, then she should be entitled to the same than she would be if she was her daughter, however, considering the unusual circumstances, she might face a few questions first.

Your DD won't be entitled to anything in her own right.

GwylimT

The person caring for the child can persue the parent/s with PR via the CSA.

If they are low earners they can claim certain tax credits. If earning under a certain amount they could claim child benefit.

SnooksNJ

RachS wrote: »

Morning all
My 16 year old daughter will be returning to UK from Spain to study full time at college in September.
She will be on her own and boarding with my ex husbands sister in law.
Could anyone advise whether she will be entitled to any financial help? She is hoping to pick up a part time job but can't do that until she gets back.
Thank you

I would think parents would support their child but I'm old school. Perhaps look into Spain's social service system for any of your 16 year old financial "entitlements".

System

Don't forget that she will also need medical insurance cover as she won't initially be entitled to free medical treatment

Charityworker

RachS wrote: »

Wow....

Its about helping people get their entitlements ! Not about benefits policy!

This board is here for help and support for those on or looking to claim benefits, not for judgement.

It’s ONLY focus is helping people with their money.

It's here to help people find out what they are entitled to under the current system, and to help them get it.

Benefits provide a lifeline for many, and this site is here to help people with their money, and not to judge. Of course, how to illegally defraud the benefits system shouldn't be discussed here, but ensuring you're getting your entitlement is exactly what it’s about.

We all know the benefits system is a mess – but that’s for the discussion time.

Whatever you're political persuasion, we're all aware the benefits system is a mess. Whether it’s the malpayments of tax credits, benefit fraud, or simply the fact that sometimes it doesn't pay to work - everyone has their grumble.

Yet to discuss the benefits system itself and issues around it, the appropriate place isn't here but the Discussion time Board and even there, please remember courtesy and not to make it personal about anyone. This site's prime purpose it to help people with their money and I will always act to protect that.

Thanks for your co-operation


Martin

I've had nothing but judgemental comments and nasty negative comments and people presuming they know me and my daughter and all the complexities of her condition on here. Didn't realise there were so many mental health specialists around.