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writes:I am currently living at home with my mum and my son and i am thinking of moving in with my girlfriend, but my son wants to live with my mum still, does anybody know if my mum can claim benefits for my son or what legal processes i would have to go through?Any advice would be appreciated please
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2009): Help on child benefit. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/childbenefit/index.htmHelp on all benefits - the government have set up an online benefits software calculator which lets you know what you can claim - it is anonymous although it asks questions about age rent etc. It's called benefits adviser.http://campaigns.direct.gov.uk/benefitsadviser/middle of page - under "start now" - cluck on link.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 April 2009): Dr Pych's advice is comprehensive but you will probably find you don't have to get an order to prove parental responsibility for benefit purposes although one can only help, Remember you have to pay the court costs and the lawyer for these orders - lawyers aren't noted for their free work! To save you some time - your mother (granny) can claim child benefit if she is responsible for the child - go to www.dwp.gov.uk - check the A to Z listing of benefits - small print on front page - or search for child benefit - that gives rules and a a contact number - or just write to them. Once she gets child benefit all the other benefits she claims(and may or could e.g. child tax credit; council tax benefit etc) which give help for children will accept that decision. It is HMRC (revenue and customs) who run child benefit and their are numbers on the letters - they are o.k.- slow but helpful. If you can get help from the CABx as suggested that is fine but you can do a lot by just contacting them. Of course, you won't be able to claim if your mother is unless you want to share the care but that needs advice and help - much easier for one to claim. Good luck but start now.
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (12 April 2009):
 You would need to give her guardianship of your child. A family solicitor could do this for you, or you could just hand over the child benefit payments to your mother from time to time. As for other benefits, the social security and tax credit systems would require legal proof that your mother had formal guardianship over your child. This would mean a 'residence order' granted by a court or 'Parental Responsibility order', again from the courts. A solicitor would be able to advise on the best option for your family, and the citizens advice bureau employ legal specialists in family law who may assist you.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (12 April 2009):
Well why does she need benefits? Why can't you pay for him? I mean he can't eat THAT much food!
I think unless you prove that you've chucked him out because you don't want him any more and that she becomes his full time guardian and has all the rights that go with it then she won't get too much since he remains YOUR responsibilty.
Talk to the Citizen's Advice Beareau.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 April 2009): I don't know the answer to your question, but I'd advise you to speak to your local Citizens Advice Bureau (you can get their contact details if you search online, or in the Yellow Pages). The UK government's webpages might also be useful.
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