CBTM08020 - Exclusions and priorities: Qualifying young person in a relevant relationship

SSC&B Act and SSC&B (NI) Act 1992, Schedule. 9, paragraph 3

Child Benefit (General) Regulations 2006, regulation 13

The claimant can only be entitled to Child Benefit for a qualifying young person in a relevant relationship (married or civil partners) if

• they are responsible for the qualifying young person and
• the claimant is not the spouse or civil partner of the qualifying young person and
• the qualifying young person does not reside with their spouse or civil partner, or if they do, the spouse or civil partner is receiving relevant education or training.

Example

Mike is claiming Child Benefit for his daughter Joanna who is at college full time. Joanna’s boyfriend Sam moves in with her, he is also at college full time. Mike can continue to get Child Benefit for Joanna as both her and her partner meet the qualifying young person’s conditions. Mike may also claim Child Benefit for Sam if he is responsible for him.