Can Both Parents Claim Child Benefit? Here’s What the Rules Say

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Only one person can claim Child Benefit for each child. This is usually the person the child lives with most of the time.

Choosing the Right Parent

If both parents live together:

  • Choose the parent earning less than £50,000 to avoid HICBC
  • Or choose the one not working to get NI credits for pension

In Case of Separation

  • The parent who has main day-to-day responsibility for the child should claim

👉 Use the Child Benefit Calculator to see how much you can get.