If I leave my partner what will happen with our joint UC claim?

ella1992

Me and ny partner aren't working if I leave him what happends with My  unvcail and I get capitalty work relate on my uc I'm really worried any advice plz 

Ross_Alumni

Hi @ella1992

Thanks for making this post, I hope you are well.

It's normal to worry about how such a change would impact your benefit. I'm not completely sure of an answer, but I found the below snippet on this Citizens Advice page which may help somewhat:

If you split up with your partner:
Your Universal Credit claim will continue. Your next Universal Credit payment will be on the same day of the month but will be for a single person. This changes how much Universal Credit you get.

Also, I just wanted to let you know that I have edited your title a bit so that other members know what your query is in relation to  

Sue_Alumni

Also have a look at these links.  Are you able to share with us details of your housing situation ? Do you get housing costs in your UC ? Have you got somewhere to move to ? 

Benefits and help with council tax when you separate - Citizens Advice
What happens to your home when you separate - Citizens Advice

calcotti

You will each have your UC claims converted to single claims - this will apply from the start of the assessment period n which the change takes place. If you are getting it for yourself your LCWRA is not affected.