Does my benefits count?? Help

Hi All,

My husband ex partner has put a calim in for "departure of maintenance" and lifestyle inconsistencies was noted. However the CSA have rejected her appeal on both issues raised except for one which was "partners income", which the CSA say they beleive I am working.

I am currently unemployed and only had a weekend job before for 18 hours only, but lost my job recently. I am in receipt of CSA, CHILD TAX, CHILD BENEFIT.

I need to appeal the csa desicion as I do not work and have never worked full time as my husbands ex is accusing me of, which I can prove.

my question is will or can the csa take into account my benefit income to assess my husbands maintance?

Should I send my corespondences of benefits ect??

I read the varation order 2000 which I think the ex has based her appeal on if this helps, but I was geting confused when I read it all!!!

Thanks in advance

Missise,

I don't know for sure, but I would imagine so. It is income after all.

The way it should be looked at is based upon needs. Both of you have needs and both of you have income, whether from a job or benefits.

Your incomes need to be added together and your needs also added together to ensure that both parties needs are met.

Benefits form part of that income, so yes, you should disclose it.

Mike