I'm so sorry for ur troubles. what has happened so far? cos am in a similar position re single vs joint claim. I claimed as single cos my partner has been abroad for 2 years but still pays the mortgage

@jadeybags-hello, just thought I'd update on developments. Tax credis say I have an overpayment of £12,000!!! They say they believe my partner is still living here (prob cos his post still comes here- and the joint account. But I dont know what to do cos he's been abroad since 2009 and he isnt physically here. They've stopped my payments and say that they called his employers and confrimed that he's been working until Jan 2011:x! not possible, cos he's not here- how do i prove this? I've written to them to investigate further and challenged the overpayment. in the meantime, i'm skint!!

Thanks ever so much for the info. I wondered what the IUC is like? I have visions of a dark room with just one spotlight:(

Thanks for the reply and yes, pls kp me posted. Am getting all my documents ready as well. How was the IUC? Am so nervous

Thanks Jadeybags, for the reassurance. I only wish i could follow the thread of someone who went thru a similar thing - to completion. Any ideas? thanks again

Yes, he's self employed abroad and has no intention of returning. Am just so worried I'll end up in jail!

Hi Jadeybags, how on earth do I prove he's living abroad? I know he informed the tax office a while ago that he was. I wonder if I should tell them to look thru their records?

ThAnks for ur quick reply. How is ur case going?

HI Hi, I'm in the same position- only that am separated from husband, he lives abroad and house is in his name, so all his mail comes here, which his brother picks up once a month. we also have a joint account and it does not look good- cos he has helped out when possicle and transferred money to my account when he wanted to pay for things. i have been asked to supply all bank statements, utility bills,counciltax documents etc - i haven't slept in 4 days- was claiming child tax credits- am going to CAB on monday. Kindly le us know how ur getting on and i will as well.