Decision Makers Guide - DMG21005

Calculating income: general rules: Polygamous marriage

If an applicant or partner is married to two or more members of the household

1) calculate, in the same way as for the applicant, the income of

  • each partner and
  • any young child or young person who is a member of the family and

2) add this to the applicant's own income

Note The exception in DMG25004 will apply when the income (other than maintenance payments) of a child or young person exceeds the allowance applicable to that child or young person



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