If you qualify for a means-tested benefit such as universal credit or housing benefit, or for child tax credit, and you have more than two dependent children, the amount of benefit you get may be restricted by what is called the ‘two-child limit’. This page explains one of the exceptions to the two-child limit which may be relevant to survivors of domestic abuse.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, the financial implications should not be a barrier to making yourself and your children safe. There are special social security rules that are aimed at helping you if you have experienced domestic violence.
