Means tested dole - father moved out

Esoteric_

Hey, so I'm wondering what I do about this. I'm on the jobseekers allowance, and I don't receive the full €196 as my dad earns a certain amount. I receive €151.

Anyway, a month ago my dad walked out on us, and is living away from us now. This is permanent. How would I go about having the means test re-done, as there is no other income in my family apart from my dole now (although he pays my mum maintenance each month)?

edellc

you need to go over to your local SWO and let them know your dad is gone, also you need to prove that he is no longer living there and from experience that is easier said than done as he is still probably registered to vote etc at your house, maybe see if he will write a letter for you to bring to welfare stating that he no longer lives there and ask them to reassess your claim
i know from this happening in my family my dad wrote the letter but welfare wouldnt accept that and as he was still paying mortgage and still had all his mail and stuff going to mams they wont listen to us mam is very sick and should be on disability its a complete nightmare
but keep at them

Brendog

get off Boards and ask at your local SW office