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Some may know im going through a real tough patch with my ex and kids access at the moment but there's something i want to ask and find the answer to as this may complicate things more for me if i do eventually get the access to take my kids away to my girlfriends.
I've been reading up on how many nights a boyfriend can stay over if someone is claiming working tax credit/child tax credit/loan parent benifit/reduced council tax due to living alone. she does work but as a single parent is entitled to these benefits.
I must add i only visit once a fortnight for 2 nights (sometimes more if on hols) but i have no personal belongings or mail sent as i live 170 miles away and can prove this and do not help toward household bills etc!
i ask as my girlfriend is worried she may lose her benifits by me stopping over and thus in return would not allow me to bring my kids up to visit her.
Some sites say its ok if she can prove i live elsewhere and some say 3 nights max but these seem to relate to people claiming housing benefits and income support, which she isn't!!!!
pete
My advice would be to contact the Inland Revenue - they do provide genuine help and advice these days.
Hi
I can understand your concerns. Your girlfriend can also get advice through the organisation Gingerbread, you may have heard of them. They have merged with what was the National Council for One Parent Families and they have a helpline number 0808 802 0925 for any questions single parents may have in relation to benefits, entitlements etc. You can log on to the Gingerbread website http://www.gingerbread.org.uk telling you more about them.
I hope this helps.
- Samaritans – call 116 123
- Shout – text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258
