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Benefits 447 topics

Discussion on state benefits during and after divorce. What benefits am I entitled to? Will my benefits be affected by the maintenance I receive?

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Resources and Information about Benefits Topic started 5 months 2 hours ago, by rubytuesday Locked Last Post 5 months 2 hours ago by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 Views:80	Last Post by rubytuesday 5 months 2 hours ago

Deprivation of Savings/Capital Topic started 2 months 1 week ago, by andyscott Last Post 2 months 1 week ago by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 Views:74	Last Post by hadenoughnow 2 months 1 week ago
Universal credit and sale of FMH Topic started 3 months 6 days ago, by whenwillthisend62 Last Post 3 months 6 days ago by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 Views:74	Last Post by hadenoughnow 3 months 6 days ago
provision for lump sum payment while on benefits Topic started 3 months 2 weeks ago, by sultun Last Post 3 months 2 weeks ago by sultun	Replies:2 Views:70	Last Post by sultun 3 months 2 weeks ago
Claiming housing benefit whilst separated? Topic started 12 years 8 months ago, by hermann64 Last Post 5 months 1 week ago by adpats	Replies:4 Views:747	Last Post by adpats 5 months 1 week ago
Ex-Partner Not Working - Financial Impact Topic started 9 months 3 weeks ago, by Vigorate Last Post 9 months 2 weeks ago by WYSPECIAL	Replies:4 Views:128	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 9 months 2 weeks ago
Claiming UC and settlement assets Topic started 11 months 2 weeks ago, by Cariade Last Post 11 months 2 weeks ago by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 Views:97	Last Post by hadenoughnow 11 months 2 weeks ago
Death in Service Benefit Topic started 1 year 1 month ago, by Tulips7860 Last Post 1 year 1 month ago by Tulips7860	Replies:0 Views:67	Last Post by Tulips7860 1 year 1 month ago
Fraud Topic started 1 year 4 months ago, by badassdad Last Post 1 year 4 months ago by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:12 Views:172	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 1 year 4 months ago
Benefit Fraud Topic started 1 year 10 months ago, by IT84 Last Post 1 year 10 months ago by IT84	Replies:6 Views:101	Last Post by IT84 1 year 10 months ago
HMRC have stopped my child and working tax credits Topic started 2 years 2 weeks ago, by LittleMermaid Last Post 2 years 4 days ago by Visselly	Replies:6 Views:78	Last Post by Visselly 2 years 4 days ago
working tax credits affected by divorce settlement Topic started 2 years 1 month ago, by Lifeiswhatyoumakeit Last Post 2 years 1 month ago by Lifeiswhatyoumakeit	Replies:4 Views:109	Last Post by Lifeiswhatyoumakeit 2 years 1 month ago
Separation/Divorce Finances vs. Benefits Topic started 2 years 3 months ago, by Melittis Last Post 2 years 3 months ago by Melittis 1 2	Replies:7 Views:159	Last Post by Melittis 2 years 3 months ago
Support for mortgage interest Topic started 2 years 4 months ago, by Stillnotover Last Post 2 years 4 months ago by Stillnotover	Replies:0 Views:64	Last Post by Stillnotover 2 years 4 months ago
TAX CREDIT AND INCOME SUPPORT Topic started 2 years 7 months ago, by Action Last Post 2 years 7 months ago by IT84	Replies:1 Views:57	Last Post by IT84 2 years 7 months ago
can you use divorce settlement to set Topic started 2 years 8 months ago, by kris1983 Last Post 2 years 8 months ago by kris1983	Replies:2 Views:55	Last Post by kris1983 2 years 8 months ago
Child Benefits after divorce Topic started 2 years 8 months ago, by KnowledgeisPower Last Post 2 years 8 months ago by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 Views:70	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 2 years 8 months ago
benefit fraud Topic started 2 years 9 months ago, by Paul88 Last Post 2 years 9 months ago by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:8 Views:114	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 2 years 9 months ago
Universal Credits - valid argument? Topic started 3 years 6 months ago, by bumbag1 Last Post 2 years 9 months ago by Visselly	Replies:3 Views:131	Last Post by Visselly 2 years 9 months ago
Tax credits and consent order Topic started 3 years 1 week ago, by Miha Last Post 3 years 5 days ago by Miha 1 2	Replies:8 Views:162	Last Post by Miha 3 years 5 days ago
ESA and owning a property Topic started 3 years 4 weeks ago, by Six2eyesofblue Last Post 3 years 4 weeks ago by Six2eyesofblue	Replies:0 Views:118	Last Post by Six2eyesofblue 3 years 4 weeks ago
Separated: Child Tax Credits Topic started 3 years 1 month ago, by softfocus Last Post 3 years 1 month ago by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 Views:44	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 3 years 1 month ago
tax credits Topic started 3 years 6 months ago, by rcs123food Last Post 3 years 6 months ago by WYSPECIAL	Replies:4 Views:62	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 3 years 6 months ago
Tax Credits Topic started 3 years 9 months ago, by Jalisia Last Post 3 years 9 months ago by Jalisia	Replies:2 Views:68	Last Post by Jalisia 3 years 9 months ago
If I dont use all settlement on housing...... Topic started 3 years 10 months ago, by NikkiL Last Post 3 years 10 months ago by NikkiL	Replies:2 Views:72	Last Post by NikkiL 3 years 10 months ago
Tax credits- new claim? Topic started 3 years 11 months ago, by pomegranatepie Last Post 3 years 11 months ago by pomegranatepie	Replies:2 Views:58	Last Post by pomegranatepie 3 years 11 months ago
Child Benefit Counter Claim - Letter from HMRC Topic started 4 years 2 months ago, by StunnedDad Last Post 4 years 2 months ago by NotasStressedDad	Replies:1 Views:297	Last Post by NotasStressedDad 4 years 2 months ago
Working Tax Credits V Settlement Situation Topic started 4 years 3 months ago, by nextphase Last Post 4 years 3 months ago by nextphase 1 2	Replies:7 Views:158	Last Post by nextphase 4 years 3 months ago
Divorce settlement V Benefits Topic started 4 years 3 months ago, by dpmcm Last Post 4 years 3 months ago by Luna Shadow	Replies:2 Views:249	Last Post by Luna Shadow 4 years 3 months ago
How can I prove he doesn''t live here Topic started 4 years 5 months ago, by Kjh73 Last Post 4 years 5 months ago by Jedzy	Replies:5 Views:85	Last Post by Jedzy 4 years 5 months ago
Proving child benefit Topic started 4 years 6 months ago, by Bengal Last Post 4 years 6 months ago by Bengal	Replies:3 Views:70	Last Post by Bengal 4 years 6 months ago
is he entitled to half of my dla Topic started 4 years 9 months ago, by lalli12xx Last Post 4 years 9 months ago by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 Views:199	Last Post by hadenoughnow 4 years 9 months ago
Lump sum regarding benefits. Topic started 4 years 9 months ago, by Jane2014 Last Post 4 years 9 months ago by Jane2014	Replies:6 Views:86	Last Post by Jane2014 4 years 9 months ago
Spousal maintenance for carer? Topic started 4 years 11 months ago, by Guinevere Last Post 4 years 11 months ago by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 Views:58	Last Post by LittleMrMike 4 years 11 months ago
Will income support carry on after separation/ div Topic started 5 years 1 week ago, by Guinevere Last Post 5 years 1 week ago by Guinevere	Replies:4 Views:50	Last Post by Guinevere 5 years 1 week ago
sell house will i get housing benefit Topic started 5 years 1 month ago, by treaclepie Last Post 5 years 1 month ago by treaclepie	Replies:2 Views:57	Last Post by treaclepie 5 years 1 month ago
Joint bank Topic started 5 years 2 months ago, by Pjl2 Last Post 5 years 2 months ago by Pjl2	Replies:0 Views:48	Last Post by Pjl2 5 years 2 months ago
Tax credits Topic started 5 years 3 months ago, by Jiz Last Post 5 years 3 months ago by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 Views:53	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 5 years 3 months ago
Divorce Legal costs offset Housing Benefit Topic started 5 years 4 months ago, by EK40 Last Post 5 years 4 months ago by LittleMrMike	Replies:5 Views:59	Last Post by LittleMrMike 5 years 4 months ago
shares Topic started 5 years 4 months ago, by ajgejg Last Post 5 years 4 months ago by Unctuous	Replies:1 Views:48	Last Post by Unctuous 5 years 4 months ago