Is it right/lawful if you are on income support / child benefit and you use the majority of the money you get each month to pay off your own debts as youve got a big loan, money on catalogue, store cards etc. any comments would be appreciated as in my eyes i think its wrong as the child isnt getting as much as they should do as they money is bein used for other things. obviously when your in debt you have to pay it but in these circumstances i dont think its a good thing.