Anw survivor benefit - What we mean by 'living with a partner'

The SVB considers that you are living with a partner if:

• you live in the same house with someone who is 18 or older, and
• you share the household costs or

• look after each other.

We refer to the person you share a house with as your 'partner'. This can be your husband, wife or friend, or a brother, sister, or grandchild.

If you start living with a partner, your Anw benefit will stop. 

Exceptions

If you live in the same house as another person, you can continue receiving Anw benefit in the following cases:

• you have a commercial relationship;
• you live with your child;
• you live with a grandchild under 18;
• you start living with someone in order to care for them, or because you need care.