Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help my partner has a son age 5 whom he claims higher rate dla for, he is the main carer for him even tho he technically spends equal nights with his mother. he is registered for everything at his dads address and he claims UC and child benefit for him. His mother left the family home and didnt bother about these things at the time but now my step son is eligible for a mobility vehicle she is sniffing around claiming she wants the dla in her name, where do we stand if she disputes it? Any ideas, thanks so much xx
Hi Elizabeth.
A potential family dispute ... with a 5 years old child involved ?
As for the child , who is the legal guardian ... his mother / your partner ?
Who is protecting the child's interests ?
CAB in the first instance ... they will spell out the legal position of the parties involved :
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
The very last thing for all concerned is to escalate any dispute to a family court of law ?
CAB ... and don't spare the horses.