Centrelink payments and still living with DH

[Enchanted]

I caught up with my gf today and her and her DH have split. They have 3 kids and a mortgage but neither of them can really afford to move out right now. I mentioned that I thought she may be eligible for parenting payments as she is "technically" single. They are in separate rooms and do want to go their own ways but right now is just not possible.

Does anyone know if she can claim PP even though they are still living together? The poor thing is a bit lost and is a bit scared and feeling quite daunted by the whole situation!

[entreat]

Tough one! Personally, I think she should go in and ask. The centrelink webpage is very vague on it.

[CrazyLady]

It is daunting dealing with them but I agree the page is vague. I think she should ask them. Also someone on here does know centrelink stuff really well so maybe they might pop in.

[Visitor7]

There is a 'separated under same roof' category that she could apply for. It's quite involved, 3rd party witnesses will need to be interviewed etc to actually determine that they are indeed separated. But yes, it certainly does happen.

[Tinks]

There is a 'separated under same roof' category that she could apply for. It's quite involved, 3rd party witnesses will need to be interviewed etc to actually determine that they are indeed separated. But yes, it certainly does happen.

:yeahthat:

From what I hear it's one of those payments that isn't very well known and is very hard to get.

[Visitor7]

yeah it is hard to get, and it takes a long time for the application to be processed. I have seen instances where an investigation can take a couple of months as there are doubts over the relationship.