Any Ideas On Centrelink?

[freaking_out_mum2b]

Ok so this is how my situation goes... I am currently recieving single parenting payment from centrelink and living with my mother. I have a son from a marriage and a daughter from a relationship that didnt last. My problem now is that I was stupid enough to let the father of my second child back into my life... for a week and I fell pregnant. He says he wants to be apart of the baby's life but doesnt want to be with me... what in the world will happen when I rock up to centrelink with another child to the same man and not in a relationship??

[joralyd]

I haven't been in your situation but I don't think Centerlink would deny payments or anything because your 3rd child has the same father as your second?? Your ex should be making payments for your second child anyway. What exactly are you worried Centerlink will do?

[renee84]

Centrelink couldn't possible deny you payments becuase of this, all I can think is maybe they might do some investigations (gosh that sounds terrible) to see if you are still single or not. Hope that makes sense.

[Lisa]

I used to work for centrelink, and if you were in a relationship, obviously you will need to repay the money.
But, the most likely scenario will be that nothing will come of it. Centrelink does understand that things can happen... You are allowed to date someone... you are allowed to have relationships... just as long as the person you are with is not living with you, not paying your bills, and not providing you with other financial assistance, there really is nothing they can do. Yep, an investigation may jut happen... you might even have to provide the names and contact details of people who can prove that you're not together, and had nothing but a slip up. This is actually a fairly common situation... not one I had to deal with personally though.
You'll be fine... if you're really worried, ask to speak with the social worker, they will help you sort many things out ( the social workers have a different, private system from regular centrelink officers)
HTH

[mrsr]

Was the relationship a de-facto relationship or just like b/f and g/f? Isn't that the vital point?

[freaking_out_mum2b]

It was a trying to make a relationship for the sake of my daughter thing this time that lasted about a week and didnt involve him moving in or anything like that. He comes around every day to see his daughter and it was on my part a hope that it would work out into a family situation. I feel like such a putz because I thought he woould actually want this... it turns out he is happy with his living arrangements and the access he has to his daughter and apart from me being the mother of his child he has no interest in becoming more than that.

[joralyd]

personally I don't see any problems from centerlink even if they did do some investigations into your living arrangements you've done nothing wrong so you have nothing to fear. Good luck

[mumanddadof5]

it's sad he is happy to go on as he has been and does not want to be a "family" with you & the children good luck hun