child maintenance

the whole tax credit issue was covered in a post that I started sometime last summer.

Anyway, residents are allowed to claim tax credits and there is no wait. If you are working you can claim!

My OH ex husband never paid a penny whilst we were in the Uk, now he sends money whenever the kids ask for it. The OH takes a cut unbeknown to him but with the full knowledge and approval of the kids.
As for Family allowance no wait if you have pr. We have four : 16,14,12,5 and we get $200 per week. Makes quite a difference i can tell you.

Originally Posted by Daisyspop

My OH ex husband never paid a penny whilst we were in the Uk, now he sends money whenever the kids ask for it. The OH takes a cut unbeknown to him but with the full knowledge and approval of the kids.

Am I being stupid? Whats OH?

OH = other half, as in husband/wife/partner/significant other

HTH :icon_biggrin:

Originally Posted by Dawn Marron

Am I being stupid? Whats OH?

Dawn!! You didn't look in the newly formed Glossary of Abbreviations which is on a sticky at the top of this forum. :angry:

You'll also find HTH, in case you haven't come across that one either.

Originally Posted by Mother Bear

Dawn!! You didn't look in the newly formed Glossary of Abbreviations which is on a sticky at the top of this forum. :angry:

You'll also find HTH, in case you haven't come across that one either.

OK so, I was being stupid then! Point taken. I've checked out all the abbreviations now so I consider myself educated.

Originally Posted by Dawn Marron

OK so, I was being stupid then! Point taken.

Not stupid at all, just not having the full benefit of the splendid facilities on this excellent (but very quiet at the moment) forum.

Really quiet MB!! We've all got Nattyless syndrome :Titter: