My son's wants his girlfriend to move in

kimmy2617

Hi I am hoping someone can help me my son wants his working girlfriend and child to move into the family home as she is being kicked out of her current place. I have just migrated over to UC so just unsure how this would effect my claim

Son is 32 he is currently receiving ESA support group and pip. His girlfriend is working 35 hours per week 36k a year before tax daughter is 2 year olds.

I know my son and girlfriend will have to claim as couple once she moves in.

Thank you in advance

Rachel_Scope

Hi @kimmy2617 and welcome to the community.

It depends on a couple of things. I've found some information about UC and other adults living with you. To summarise, it mentions that the adults would be classed as 'non-dependants' and you may have £93.02 per month taken from your Housing Element if they don't meet certain criteria which is listed in the link above. Your son claims PIP which is one of those criteria but his girlfriend would also have to meet the criteria to prevent the money being deducted as they would be expected to help you pay rent.

I hope that helps.

Otteline

My advice would be to think hard about this - it's a huge step to take moving in your son's partner and her child, have they explored getting a place together? It sounds like his partner is earning a reasonable salary.

My son's partner moved in with me - they are first time buyers and they were able to save a decent deposit for a home of their own. Although it's nice to have some female company it really isn't easy when you have been used to your own space. My house is a reasonable size house, only 3 bedrooms though and 1 bathroom. I am now used to sharing 'my space' but I'm looking forward to them moving into their own place in the natural order of things. Good luck with whatever you decide. What started off as a short term thing of 6 months has ended up 18 months due to complications with buying their property.

For info. I am very fond of my son's partner but it has been hard work in some occasions, sharing 'my' kitchen 😁and having to wait to use my washing machine!