Is the APs partners income taken into account?
Yes and no. If the AP and partner have had or adopted children together then the exempt income is reduced if the partner has adequate income. The notional costs associated with the child(ren) is halved. The partner’s income is taken into account when calculating the ‘Protected Income’. So, unless you have had child(ren) with your new partner or the new family has an income level similar to Income Support rates then your new partner’s income will have no effect on your assessment. The partner’s income may also be taken into account if the PWC has applied for certain ‘Departures’. See the section on Departures.
