would i still be classified as a 'single mum' to centrelink?

[Butterfly Child]

"If" down the track i rented a place with a partner, where we would be going half in rent and everything etc, would i still be classified as a single parent to centrelink?

if they weren't supporting me etc.. could someone please help me out?

[Lulu]

ach - you know the answer. If you are in a relationship with them you are partnered.

[Butterfly Child]

oh ok well i know someone who's doing this and still getting single parenting payments this was why i was confused.. as hes apparently not supporting her or anything financially thought it was abit strange.. sorry for the silly question..

[Lulu]

Nope. It's totally irrelevant what you decide to do with how you pay your bills or your home setup. It's the relationship status that is relevant and I'm pretty sure your friend will know that too.
It's too hard to get payments without fudging the truth or outright lying because of the type of questions asked on the forms and the constant review process.

[briggsy's girl]

i agree with Lulu - if you're living in a marriage like relationship, you're partnered and will be deemed partnered. if someone is living like that and still claiming single parenting payment, they are lying/committing fraud. what happens with your money within that relationship is entirely up to you - many married couples have his money and her money but they are definitely partnered.

[Glamourcide]

^ Definitely agree - there was a point in our relationship when DH and I were on similar money and split bills 50/50 so nobody got the short end of the stick... and yep, Centrelink DEFINITELY considered us partnered I think your friend is telling C'Link a few 'fibs' that might get her in a bit of trouble down the track if she gets busted...