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sambob
sambob Community member Posts: 14 Connected
edited February 2019 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi I was wondering if anyone can help me 
Me and my missus are on the verge of splitting up and I was wondering could I take her off my claim and would I have to make a new claim for myself? Also can 2 people claim 2 different benefits at 1 address as we both still live in the same place and it's a joint tenancy 
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  • Dotty123
    Dotty123 Community member Posts: 492 Pioneering
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    New claim both of you may take long while proof you arnt together 
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  • sambob
    sambob Community member Posts: 14 Connected
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    Ok thankyou dotty123 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,056 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    I'm afraid it won't be as easy as making a new claim. If you are claiming as a couple now and still living together then DWP could possible still class you as a couple. If one of you moved out then yes you could claim as single people, if you have split up.

    You really do need to get expert advice here and speak to an advice centre near you.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • sambob
    sambob Community member Posts: 14 Connected
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    Thankyou poppy123456 I will ring them to see what they have to say about it thankyou again
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