Benefits and help with council tax when you separate
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You might be able to get help with your living costs if you separate from your partner.
It's worth checking what benefits you might be able to get, or whether you can get anything extra on top of what you already claim.
If you used to be married or in a civil partnership, you should also check if you can get financial support from your ex partner (also known as ‘spousal maintenance’).
If you need to speak with someone about your partner being aggressive
If your partner makes you feel anxious or threatened, you should get help.
If you’re a woman affected by domestic abuse, you can call Refuge or Women's Aid on 0808 2000 247 at any time.
If you're a man affected by domestic abuse you can call Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327 between 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If you’re unsure about what to do next, talk to an adviser.
Check what benefits you can get
If you're 18 or over, you can use the Turn2us benefits calculator to check which benefits you can get.
The amount you can get will depend on things like how much money you earn, how many hours a week you work and how many children you’ve got.
If you’re already getting benefits
You should still check you are getting all of the benefits you’re entitled to using the benefits calculator on Turn2us (if you're 18 or over).
If you're getting benefits as a couple, the amount you’re entitled to might change when you separate.
Tell the benefits office if you separate from your partner - because it could affect how much you're paid. If you're no longer entitled to as much since splitting up with your partner, you might be overpaid. You’ll be asked to pay back any overpayments you get.
Check any letters you’ve had about benefits if you’re not sure who to contact. The phone number and contact details will be on the letter.
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