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If you live with a partner you should enter that you are part of a couple. It
does not matter whether you are married or living together.
Before December 2005 the law treated same-sex couples and opposite sex couples
differently. Same-sex couples were treated as individuals and opposite-sex
couples were treated as one claim. However, these rules now apply equally to
same sex and opposite sex couples. Whether or not you are registered civil
partners, if you live with a partner you should enter that you are part of a
couple. For more information see the
Citizen’s Advice guide for same sex couples
The rules for benefits and tax credits apply to people who are living together
as a couple in a relationship and not to people who are flat sharers or carers.
If you are in a couple you need to put in one claim form, giving details for
yourself and for your partner. As a member of a couple, the income, savings and
hours of work of both of the couple are taken into account.
If you are in a polygamous marriage you should seek further advice on your
benefit entitlement.
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