Separated or divorced/Civil Partnership dissolved?

This is a general guide to benefits you may be able to get from Jobcentre Plus and other offices if you are of working age. For more information contact Jobcentre Plus.

Income Support

If you are on a low income and any of the following apply: you are a lone parent, you are sick or disabled, you are aged 60 or over, you are caring for someone who is ill or disabled, you are registered blind, find out more about Income Support.

Jobseeker's Allowance

If you are able to work, and not working, or working on average less than 16 hours a week; find out more about Jobseeker's Allowance.

Tax Credits

For your household to be eligible for tax credits, you and/or your partner must be aged 16 or over and usually live in the UK. You may still qualify if you do not live in the UK find out more about Tax Credits - this will take you to the HM Revenue & Customs website.

Child Maintenance

If you look after a child and one of the parents lives somewhere else in the United Kingdom, find out more about options for arranging Child Maintenance