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17 Feb 09 #90372 by papa

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my son is separated from his partner and they have a son who they care for equally. 50% of the time he lives with my son. My son,s ex now wants their son to be with her more. It has gone to mediation and if this doesn't work my son will apply for residency . His ex claims the child benefit and he claims the child tax credit they then share it equally. My son is now being told by his solicitor he can,t claim the child tax credit as one parent cannot claim CB and the other claim CTC. I dont believe this is accurate advice. The person I spoke to in revenue and customs says that any parent can claim providing only one claims.

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17 Feb 09 #90402 by justm3x

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As I used to work in benefits my reply to your question is ...in you case the mother is the main carer, the main carer is the one who is getting CHILD BENEFIT.

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