Allow shared benefits for children in split families
Parents who share care of their children should be entitled to an equal share of child-related benefits (Child Benefit, Universal Credit elements, DLA), rather than only one parent receiving them. We feel the current system is unfair to working parents.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Similar motions
Split the child benefit payment if parents share custody
Include children not living with one parent in all benefits and housing claims
Create a benefit for stay at home parents with children of preschool age
Keep two-child benefit cap for fairness and sustainable public spending
Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child
Allow shared benefits for children in split families
Parents who share care of their children should be entitled to an equal share of child-related benefits (Child Benefit, Universal Credit elements, DLA), rather than only one parent receiving them. We feel the current system is unfair to working parents.
Similar motions
Split the child benefit payment if parents share custody
Include children not living with one parent in all benefits and housing claims
Create a benefit for stay at home parents with children of preschool age
Keep two-child benefit cap for fairness and sustainable public spending
Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child