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If I don’t repay an overpayment of Child Benefit, can the CB Office stop my husband’s Incapacity Benefit?
If I don't repay an overpayment of Child Benefit as I've been asked, and I can't manage to get the decision changed, are the Child Benefit office able to take the money out of my husband's benefits - Incapacity Benefit (for himself only), Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit?
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March 11th, 2010 - 13:23
yes
March 11th, 2010 - 13:27
Depends – if he was a named beneficiary on the child benefit then yes they can x
March 11th, 2010 - 13:36
No, they will just stop your child benefit – they are bastards – but not that inhumane – they would get sued.
March 11th, 2010 - 13:50
They can do whatever they please!
If you have to pay back, it is best to come an agreement on a weekly payment that you can afford, if you argue they will decide how much!
Best to work with them rather than against them!
March 11th, 2010 - 14:30
no they will cut the benefit,so you repay the outstanding balance back – i.e 5 pound a week etc.
March 11th, 2010 - 14:43
They can.
March 11th, 2010 - 15:14
Yes and they can take you to court which can result in a fine and a criminal record, they can also stop his benefit as a result so it is not worth the risk.