In the case of a couple the claim is normally made by the person who receives the Child Benefit, but a wife who lives with her husband has the right to ask for Guardian s Allowance to be paid to her. The customer should claim as soon as the child joins the family. With Child Benefit, either by order book at the Post Office , or into a bank or building society account. Usually every 4 weeks, but can be paid weekly in some circumstances - see information on Child Benefit payments. Normally for as long as the customer receives Child Benefit for the child.
Payment ceases in the case where a parent serving a prison sentence is released.
If a Child Dependency Increase to a Social Security Benefit or War Widow's Pension is in payment for the same child, it will be reduced by the amount of the Guardians Allowance in payment. They also have the right of appeal. See Disputes and Appeals .