2. Whose capital counts
If you are a member of a couple (see
here), your partner’s capital is added to yours.
1ESA Sch 1 para 6(2) WRA 2007
HB s136(1) SSCBA 1992
Your child’s capital is not added to yours and does not affect your benefit.
2ESA Reg 83(2) ESA Regs
HB Reg 25(3) HB Regs