Am I entitled to any benefit?

[fizzydrinks2]

Hiya. I work full time - about 40 hrs per week. And earm around 28 thousand a year. If I left my husband - would I get any benefit? We have a daughter together.
I don't want to sound money grabbing, but I'm thinking of buying a house and I can only afford a mortgage of about �300 quid a month - so any extra cash would be fab!
I also am paying off student loans and paying out large amounts in child care.
Many thanks - plus do you know where I could go to find this info - I was thinking of citizens advice? thanks again x

[Ethel]

Your husband would have to support the child before the taxpayer does.

The benefits system does not take your debts in to consideration.

If you are reliant on benefits it would be difficult to get a mortgage.

Your local council will provide a benefits advice line that you can telephone for advice.

[fizzydrinks2]

I know that the benefits system doesn't take into account my debts - I was trying to explain why I was thinking about trying to see if I could get anything.
Like tax credits or whether my family allowence would increase?
Thanks x

[THECORBYLOON]

There's a link here to a Tax Credits calculator

http://www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/Qua lify/DIQHousehold.aspx

You'll not be entitled to more Child Benefit as a result of being a single parent, as that was abolished for new claimants a few year ago.

[myvesta-sean]

Hi fizzydrinks2,
Try the benefits entitlement check service at Myvesta,

http://myvesta.org.uk/programmes/income_maximi sation.html

[Mrs_Pegasus]

You would probably be entitled to child tax credit for the element of child care costs you are paying.

Try entitledto.co.uk

[graftarian]

So - you're basing the decision on whther to leave your husband on whether or not you'll be entitled to benefits. Sounds money grabbing to me. I hope you get nothing. Poor husband.

[LittleBishop]

Money Grabber!