Lawyer Destroyer Hello. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer, and I would be glad to help you figure out where you stand with your Universal Credit. The short answer is yes, you can usually still get Universal Credit if you go abroad for a short time, but there are some important rules you need … Read more
Hello. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I am sorry to hear that you and your partner have split up. Dealing with the practical side of things like benefits is often stressful during a separation, but I can certainly help explain how Universal Credit works in this situation. The short answer is … Read more
Hello, I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I can certainly help explain how this works. The general position: Universal Credit is designed as a household benefit. If you live with your partner as a couple, the Department for Work and Pensions insists on a joint claim. This means they are legally required … Read more
Hello! I can certainly help explain this for you. The short answer is yes, your partner's wages will usually reduce your Universal Credit payments if you live together. How Universal Credit works for couples: Universal Credit is a household benefit. This means that if you and your partner live together in the same home, the … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to explain how Universal Credit works when you live with a partner. The short answer: Yes, you can absolutely claim Universal Credit if you live with your partner. However, you will need to apply as a couple rather than as … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to explain how Universal Credit works in this situation. The short answer: Yes, you can absolutely claim Universal Credit if you live with your parents. Living in their home does not stop you from getting support, provided you meet the … Read more
Hello! I can certainly explain how Universal Credit works for disabled students. It is a bit of a maze, but I can break down the rules for you. The general position: Normally, if you are studying on a full-time course of advanced education, such as a university degree, you cannot claim Universal Credit. However, there … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer, and I would be happy to help you with this. The short answer is yes, you can usually claim Universal Credit while studying part-time, provided you meet the standard eligibility rules. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind about how … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer, and I would be happy to help clear this up for you. The short answer is that it depends on the type of course you are doing and your personal circumstances. The rules around Universal Credit and students in England and Wales can feel … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a friendly legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to help you understand how owning another property affects your eligibility for Universal Credit. The short answer is that owning a second property can stop you from getting Universal Credit, but it all comes down to the financial value of … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I can certainly help explain how the Department for Work and Pensions looks at this situation. The short answer is yes. The DWP can treat you as if you still have money that you have actually given away or spent. In benefit terms, this … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to explain how your savings affect Universal Credit. The absolute limit: Your Universal Credit will stop completely if you, or you and your partner combined, have £16,000 or more in money, savings, and investments. The starting point for deductions: If … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, a legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I am happy to help clear this up for you. The short answer is yes, you can get Universal Credit if you have money saved, but there is a strict limit. It depends entirely on exactly how much money you have. The savings limits: … Read more
Hello there. I am Gemma, a legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to explain the minimum income floor and how it might affect your Universal Credit. What the minimum income floor is: The minimum income floor is a rule used by the Department for Work and Pensions when calculating Universal Credit … Read more
Hello! I can certainly help explain how Universal Credit works out self-employed earnings. It is a little different from how things worked under the old tax credits system, as Universal Credit looks at your earnings on a strict monthly basis. How they calculate your monthly profit: Every month, at the end of your assessment period, … Read more
Hello! Yes, you absolutely can claim Universal Credit if you are self-employed. Being self-employed does not stop you from getting support, but the rules are slightly different compared to someone who works for an employer. How Universal Credit works for self-employed people: When you apply, the Department for Work and Pensions will ask you to … Read more
Hello! The short answer is yes, you absolutely can still get Universal Credit if you work full-time. Unlike some older benefits, Universal Credit does not have a limit on the number of hours you are allowed to work. Instead of looking at your hours, the Department for Work and Pensions looks at how much money … Read more
Hello, I am Gemma, a legal assistant at Lawyer Destroyer. I would be happy to help explain where you stand. The short answer is yes, you can legally be sacked while you are off sick. Being on sick leave does not give you absolute protection against dismissal. However, your employer must have a valid legal … Read more
Hello! I am Gemma, your friendly legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. Dividing money and property during a divorce can feel overwhelming, but understanding how the law works here in England and Wales can help make things much clearer. The legal starting point: When a married couple divorces, the law views marriage as an equal … Read more
Hello. I am Gemma, a legal assistant here at Lawyer Destroyer. I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. Not being able to see your child is incredibly distressing, but there are clear steps you can take to try and resolve the situation. Legal position: In England and Wales, family law is … Read more
