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So I am making a new claim with UC, this time with a child under my claim. I reported that I am the main carer for the child. My partner is just visiting from Germany as she is not a UK resident that’s why I claimed to be the main carer for the child as the legal father. This appointment was to show proof of the birth certificate and my child’s passport. I went alone to the appointment as it was too much hassle bringing my partner and the baby. Everything went smooth, until I asked a question about my old claim as I had an overpayment that I needed them to look into as I am being contacted by debt management to repay a sum that I don’t agree with from 2022.

Everything was fine until then.

A co-worker comes up and asks where the baby was and I said she was with the mother. That employee then asks I needed to provide a letter from social services or a solicitor and bring it in and I asked how to do that but they wouldn’t give any info. The thing is now it was marked that I verified my child’s details and attended the appointment, but I think they were going to take it to a senior manager to undo that or something. My appointment was on Wednesday and nothing has changed on my Journal. I should be getting my statement on the 11th of May and paid on the 15th. Why do I need such letter as proof I am the main carer? She is not claiming UC and is not planning to live in the UK. We have plans to eventually move together abroad in the future. This co—worker was disappointed with the interviewer but everything was done right and only cos I asked about an overpayment issue on my old claim, this person tried to interrupt my new claim with some BS. They asked if I signed up for child benefit and I said no, I didn’t know I was entitled to it or can have that and UC at the same time.

Should I just wait until May 11 and see what happens then on my statement?