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I am a father of 2 children ages 8 &11, In April 2014 I gained a shared Residence order (bitterly contested). Where I have my children 2 nights a week and a equal split in school holidays.
I am looking for advice/help in gaining one of the child benefit books.
My Ex has the CB for both kids and will not give me one of the books despite that in real terms I feed the children more than her.
I am currently on JSA (single person allowance) but because of the times I pick up the children from school it is unlikely I will ever be offered a job.
I cannot apply for part time work and WTC as I do not have the CB I cannot apply for CSA from my Ex as I don’t have the CB , I cannot apply for Income support because I am not deemed a sole carer and again I do not have the CB.
I have applied to IR but they have refused twice hence I am now appealing to be heard at a tribunal.
Does anyone have any information on case law, , focus groups or anything that may assist me.
Many Thanks
As far as I am aware, the child benefit is paid the the parent who has the children for the most nights out of the year, so I think from what you have said, you have them approx 130 nights per year, and you ex has them for about 230 per year - I don't think they are going to split it on the basis of afternoon/evenings, unless anyone knows otherwise.
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