Separation & benefits?

[MissM]

Would I be entitled to any benefits if H & I still live together but have separated?

Tia.

[Joeve]

No answer but hugs babe I have been worried about you x

[MissM]

Thanks. Things have been really hard the past few months

[briggsy's girl]

You can apply to be assessed as a single person. You will need to complete forms regarding the status of your relationship/household and a specialist will assess whether you are deemed to be single for social security purposes. There at a number of factors looked at - sexual relationship, finances, societal perception (do others know you're no longer together etc?)

[MissM]

No. We keep our personal issues between ourselves.

[PumpkinZulu]

If that's the case then no, you won't be able to qualify. People need to know you're not together, there needs to be clear proof of that; friends and family knowing, financial proof of independence etc. It's tricky to navigate.

[meow]

Perhaps you need to start letting people know and setting up the 'paper trail' with all your separate finances etc.

Take care xx

[MissM]

Thanks.

[~clover~]

You will need 2 people from memory to be referee's. These people actually need to sign something to say they know you're separated.

My ex & I did it years ago while we looked for separate accommodation. After a certain amount of time they told us we'd either have to partner on the system again, or move out separately. It might've been around 3 months. That was enough for him to finally get out of the house. He was never too interested in supporting his 'family'. Didn't last long though :/

[MissM]

Fair enough.

Thanks.