"Public Funds"

[IainBusby]

I must admit I find it quite confusing!
Chryss is here in snowy Suffolk with me now and her 4 year old son .
I plan to adopt him in the near future.
I`ll call my local council and inform them i`m no longer eligible for the 25% discount from the council tax.
The child tax credit and child benefit are the things I don`t understand.
I`ll be the one claiming the benefits but only cos Chryss and her son are here.
Does that mean it`s recourse to public funds?
I`ll call the relevant departments but I just wanted a bit of info before hand.
Thanks
Adam

With regard to child benefit, I don't think that is seen as "Public Funds". Child Benefit is paid for every child in the UK regardless of the immigration status of the childs mother, so your wife should make claim ASAP. When it comes to child tax credit, it's OK because you are the one who will be claiming it not your wife, although your wifes details will also have to be on the form.

Iain.