Has anyone ever spilt child tax credits upon splitting (50/50 custody)

[gonetobed]

Me and DH are currently trying to seperate. He is insisting on 50/50 custody with dc's which I am happy with but wants to split the tax credits.

Can this be done? as only 1 parent can claim them

[Kyrptonite]

Just give him half when they come through. I don't think they can split it as there has to be one primary carer in their eyes.

[Collaborate]

You could have an arrangement whereby you claim child benefit and tax credits for different children. That would possibly maximise your overall take as well.

[KatieMiddleton]

Am I being really dim but wouldn't you have to do a change of circumstances for the tax credits so it doesn't matter what you want? I mean the tax credit people will decide.

Or did you mean child benefit?