The decision on whether to volunteer advice about restricting an application depends
on a number of factors, such as:
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Whether any children are already entitled and the ER on which they are entitled,
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The number and ages of the children,
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Sometimes, whether the children are or will remain together, or whether the payee
will change during the period of potential entitlement.
NOTE: If, from consideration of these factors, it appears reasonably clear there will
be material advantage, volunteer the advice. If the applicant requests information,
you may furnish it. In either event, the applicant must make the decision to restrict
the application.