relationship and benefits

keibie

i currently work part time and claim working tax, child tax and housing benefit. I'm in a new relationship. Boyfriend lives with his dad who has a disability so he claims carers allowances. Will our new relationship affect any of our benefits? He is unable to work because his dad needs him. I can't work more hours because of childcare, he is not my son's dad so i can't expect him to look after him too. We see each other for a few hours a week, never stay over at each others due to lack of room at their bungalow (he sleeps in a box room) and he can't stay at mine because of his dad's disability. We don't give each other money or have belongings at each others homes. I have read that you don't need to live together to have a joint claim. How would it work as i claim in work benefits and he is his dad's carer?

pmlindyloo

Nothing needs to change for either of you as regards your benefits.

You are merely boyfriend and girl friend. Each of you live in separate accommodation,you have no financial links and nothing else you say suggests that you should be making a joint claim as regards benefits.

Stop worrying and enjoy your new relationship.

pmlindyloo

You can read this guide to put your mind at rest.

https://revenuebenefits.org.uk/tax-credits/guidance/how-do-tax-credits-work/understanding-living-together/