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I have two children that spend c40% of the time with me under a Shared Residence Order.
I have asked my ex to let me have the Child Benefit for one of the children as I have calculated that we would be significantly better off (£3,000 or more a year) if we each claimed for one child and the associated child tax credits rather than her claim for both. At present I get no support but I am expected by her to buy clothes, shoes, school uniform etc for when they are with me.
She refuses to voluntarily give up Child Benefit on one of the kids so I am considering formally applying for Child Benefit. Has anyone been successful in similar circumstances? Any tips on how to position my claim? Her view is that as she has them more of the time she should get everything - is this right?
Hi there
I remember a recent thread that you might find helpful...although 40% falls just shy of an equal split.
www.dad.info/forum/child-maintenance/36289-shared-custody-50-50?limitstart=0&start=12
Thanks. That seems to be more about CSA or CMS rather than child benefit but I can see the similarities.
...yes it is but if you read through it there is also a couple interesting posts relating to child benefit at the bottom of page 2 onwards...posted by vindicated.
I have put in a Child Benefit claim for one of my two children with a covering letter about the situation. Fingers crossed that it is read by someone with some commonsense.
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