Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
i can't remember anyone on here having any problems because they claimed child benefit or tax creds, the facts is that the mother could claim them in her name , if she is married to a British citizen, but to keep things easy and simple it makes sense for the Brit to just claim the benefits.
Totally agree with that approach joe.
But I still maintain that any efforts to involve local councils in connection with Housing Benefit or Council Tax disregard should be left alone. I have known cases where both CAB and council legal teams have been involved and have screwed up.

Anyone considering claiming HB should be sure to fully understand all legislation in support of action by the claimant and the local Council.

Better to wait