Can I claim benefits if I still live with my ex partner?
Can I claim benefits if I still live with my ex partner?
You do not count as living together unless you are living together in the same home as a couple. Others are told that if they are still living with their ex, even though they are not a couple, that they must still claim benefits as a couple – this is also not true.
Do benefit investigators Watch Your House 2019?
Yes, they might do. Benefit investigators have a number of means of investigation at their disposal, which includes being able to watch someone’s house. They might be waiting outside in a parked car and typically they watch to see who is coming in and out of the house and what condition they appear to be in.
Can I claim benefits if my partner works?
Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance If you are working less than 16 hours per week, and your partner is working less than 24 hours per week, then you may be eligible to claim these benefits but the amount you are entitled to could be affected by any earnings you have.
Can you claim benefits if you own your house outright?
Yes, you can claim universal credit if you own a house and are eligible for universal credit. This could be outright, through a mortgage or with a shared ownership scheme. You will usually need to have been receiving benefits for the past 39 consecutive weeks.
What is the maximum income for universal credit?
earned income. savings and capital between £6,000 and £16,000 (if above £16,000 you will not be eligible for Universal Credit)
What’s the maximum Universal Credit payment?
If you’re claiming Universal Credit, you will get one standard allowance for your household. The amount you will get is: £342.72 per month for single claimants under 25. £409.89 per month for single claimants aged 25 or over.
Can I apply for universal credit if I have savings?
Universal credit’s a means-tested benefit. If you’ve savings of £16,000 or over, you won’t be eligible for universal credit. If you live with your partner, you must make a joint claim. Your partner’s income and savings will be taken into account, even if they aren’t eligible for universal credit.
