Really stupid. Undeclared divorce settlement to SW

Tigerlily

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As the title says! I am in receipt of rent allowance which increased before Christmas as I lost my lone parents. SW are looking for more documents and I have 21 days to produce them. Now I received a lump sum (40K) from my divorce settlement in Oct whcih I didn't declare.

I know I should have done and I have never done anything like this before but I didn't declare it at the time and then when the review came I didn't do it then either so it kind of snowballed.

I need to declare it now and basically what I am looking for if anyone knows the possible repurcussions or is that a 'how long is a piece of string question'. Has me worried sick.
 
Hi tiger - Welcome to aam. I have amended the title to reflect the question rather than the consequence. What documents are they looking for ? Bank statements ? Firstly don't be worried as even if they stop your payments in the meantime you have something to tie you over. Secondly you need to inform them of your payment. Just explain that the case was settled and you were under duress over it all and that you wish to clean all the details up. I presume youo still have the money of course.
 
Thank you. Yes they want 12 month bank statements. I have used 1000 for my sons dental treatment and gave 2000 to my dad to help pay for my mums funeral - she passed away a few weeks ago. The rest is untouched. I am planning to come off benefits shortly anyway as my boyfriend (who lives in another county) wants to relocate to dublin and will move in with me.
 
Your entitlement to Rent Supplement will be reviewed based on your savings and earnings since October. You will have to repay anything you received but weren't entitled to. The sooner you sort it out, the easier it will be.
 
Yes - I have no problem with repaying anything. I just wanted it sorted and I can get out of the system. I was going to reply to their letter with all the documents they requested (the ones I can provide) and include the bank statement with the funds showing - with a letter stating that I know I should have declared it and I didnt, with the divorce, court and my mum etc. Is this the best way to go?
 
I would provide the details with the reply and await further outcome. If they say you should have declared then state you were unaware and you have no problem repaying anything due. Alternatively parhaps state that you have recently been informed of a need to declare and ask them to confirm so that you can get your affairs in order.
 
I would just declare it and say nothing. Let them come back and question you and take it from there.
 
I'm with Bronte. Answer the questions asked, provide the documents required, no more no less. Extra information only provides confusion
 
The thing is I cant provide all the information. I have been on a couple of business trips with my boyfriend - they have seen this from atm withdrawals on my bank statement. I can't provide proof of how these trips were funded as they are on his bank statements.
 
So state that to them. You went along as a partner to a business trip. If you didn't pay for it you can't be expected to show proof that you didn't.
 
Yes I know - just getting my knickers in a knot with all kinds of scenarios! Currently trying to word the paragpraph in the letter to declare the funds.
 
They have asked for 12 months bank statements which will show the funds. I didn't provide full statements the last time only up to October but not including the funds
 
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