My Ex claims Single Parenting Pension, Can I also claim it?

[Macks Mumma]

Hey so I am an old member, just couldnt remember my old username lol.
As the title says, My Ex claims Single Parenting Pension, Can I also claim it?

She got in first when we seperated, however I do know that she works most days (I think she may get cash)

(Irrelavant but I was tummy mummy lol)
We both have our lil man 50/50 (100% equal)
I am just about to stop work due to unforseen circamstances but was wondering, Can I also get single parent pension?

Cheers in advance

Macks Mumma
x

[Amity]

Only one parent can get SPP at any one time.

Whoever got in first gets it.

The other partner gets newstart.

[GlitterMum]

Bugger
Sorry its my thread, I remembered my username lol

Can she withdraw her SPP so I can go on it?

[ladybirdflies]

I know people with shared care who both get parenting payment, not the whole amount it is based on the amount of care I thought? So they get a weeks pay every fortnight, half the parenting payment each... perhaps I am mistaken? You should call them.

[briggsy's girl]

only one parent can claim primary carer status so only one will get single parenting payment. She can choose to withdraw payment if she wants but it's her choice

[Amity]

Ladybirdflies - that's for Family Tax Benefit. That goes according to level of care, as long as you have (from memory, BG might be better on this one) at least 35% care.

She can choose to come off the SPP but it's up to her.

[briggsy's girl]

yeah ftb can be split depending on level of care. if you have 35% physical care, you're entitled to soe of the FTB (but not 35% of it) - between 14 and 34% care, you're eligible to have the child on a health care card (if you have one), may qualify for rent assistance, and may get a reduction in the amount of child support paid

parenting payment is only payable to one person though - and it is usually the first person to claim primary carer status. if both parents claim at the same time, it would be assessed on a needs basis - but once you're on payment, unless the percentage of care changes to reflect something other than 50/50, that person can stay on it while they remain qualified (ie, not earning above the limit) and the other parent would have to apply for newstart