Dear all,

Currently in the process of divorce. I am the respondent. I am self rep. Already issued with NISI.

I am currently going through the nightmare of the famous form E.

There are 3 children product of the marriage - ages are 16, 14 and 11.

I am trying to obtain in my mind a picture of how much my stbx gets now in terms of benefits en­title­ment (Tax Credit?) or/and discounts (such as council tax, etc) as she is now treated as a single parent in what I understand is a low income.

She lives in the MH with all 3 children.

Her monthly earnings are around £1200 after tax.

Full council tax is around £160/month.

Current Child Benefit for all 3 children is £169/month.

There are no savings either before or after separation.

In advance - thanks.

She will get more in child tax credit possibly working tax credit if she is working min 16 hrs p/w.

25% dscount for council tax for the only adult in the house.

Can't see her being en­title­d to any other benefits.

Depending on what your 16 yr old is doing 6th form or working you will now be liable to pay either 20% or 25% of your net income in child support.

Many thanks for your prompt response.

Is there anyone else in the forum that could provide a very rough and approximate estimation regarding Child and Working Tax Credit? STBX does work over 16 hours/week.

Thanks.

Info on tax credits here

http://www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/HomeNew.aspx