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

ella1992
ella1992 Online Community Member Posts: 298 Contributor
edited May 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
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 

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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    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
    Sue_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 484 Empowering
    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
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited May 2022
    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.

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