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Universal Credit query
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I agree with tomtom. May be seen as still requiring a joint couple claim and not single.
Warning bells may be ringing at DWP fraud department and you could both be called in for questionning.
Suggest your wife seeks clarification about current claim basis with Universal Credit.
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Thanks - she is adamant she is entitled to it
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Thanks - apparently during the claim they never asked about my income.
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That's because she has made a claim as a single person (she has stated that she does not live with a partner during her UC application), but it is unclear if she should be treated as a single person for UC as long as you live together in the same house and are still financially interwoven.
Are there any plans for either one of you to move out of the property as you are separating?
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No plans, both on the deeds and advised by both solicitors to remain in the property. I have asked that she contribute more towards bills so let's see!
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Just don't be surprised if letters arrive in the post asking for interview attendance.
DWP now have greater access to financial data.
Suggest your wife contacts Universal Credit.
And if you have separated, to have totally separate finances and documents that can confirm process of relationship separation.
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no but she will have given her bank details for payment which shows a joint account which is dodgy
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If she provided that acc ?
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Payment went into her account so unsure what she has disclosed. She said they did not ask what my salary was - I am unsure whether they asked about me at all….
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if she lied during her application saying she lived alone then she will be caught out
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