New baby (3rd child) need help

Jay2004uk

We have found out we are expecting a 3rd child and I know that your not entitled to any extra working tax credit for a 3rd child but just wanting know what I am entitled to if anything.

Me and partner are married.
I'm 34
She is 27

I'm stay at home dad she works 36 hours a week.
320 before tax and 280 after.
We live in council house pay full rent and full council tax.
Have 2 daughters 7 and 10.
We claim working tax and child tax already 162 a week
And child benefit around 32 a week.
If need more info please just ask.

Darksparkle

You'll get an additional £13.70 per week child benefit.

TELLIT01

We obviously don't know your personal circumstances, but would it be possible for you to look for part time work now to fit around your partner's hours. Then maybe increase hours while she is off?

Loz01

I thought the new rules were you couldn't get WTC for a 3rd child if they were born after April 2017?

K80_Black

I'd highly suggest a benefits calculator. They'll give you your answer without having to divulge more information than you should on an open forum.


https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Jay2004uk

Yeah I have used calculator just thought I'd pick some people's brains.
Will prob look into some part time work while my partner on maternity.
I know allot prob won't agree with this but my partner rather work and me look after the kids but this will be first time me looking after a new born lol

Darksparkle

Loz01 wrote: »

I thought the new rules were you couldn't get WTC for a 3rd child if they were born after April 2017?

WTC isn't based on number of children, that's CTC

Darksparkle

Jay2004uk wrote: »

Yeah I have used calculator just thought I'd pick some people's brains.
Will prob look into some part time work while my partner on maternity.
I know allot prob won't agree with this but my partner rather work and me look after the kids but this will be first time me looking after a new born lol

Don't see any reason why dad can't be a stay at home parent but as older kids are school age could you not work during school hours or around your partner's hours? At least until mum back at work.

TELLIT01

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I have absolutely no problem with the father staying at home and the mother working if that is the best solution for the family. I wouldn't want the stay at home job, but then I really don't like babies:)

xylophone

It is perfectly reasonable for parents to choose the arrangement that suits their circumstances.

I hope the CB is in your name for your state pension's sake.:)