Can my IVA take my sons disability living allowance?
Also can they take my careers allowance if I applied for it, taking into account that my IVA was set up before I started a claim for DLA for my son. Thank u
It will all be counted as income but should be offset against your sons needs and anything you need to have.
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Most (but not all) providers will, as Kallis says, offset the DLA allowance against outgoing expenses to care for your son. Some will require an itemised breakdown and some simply offset it as a lump sum (far easier and much more sensible).
Carer's allowance is likely to be treated as more of an income increase, with no offset -- but, this will depend on your IP. They should not take more than half of it, at worst.
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
Unusual but it is usually offset against your income for his needs.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
