Council tax reduction - Separation

[Harley100]

Good day,
My wife and I have separated recently, within the last month. She moved out but I don't know where and I have been left with our boys, a 14 year old and a 19 year old.
The 14 year old attends school and the 19 year old does not work but is currently applying to join the RAF.
I work 2 jobs to afford the bills and need to apply for a council tax reduction. As the 19 year old does not work but is still considered an adult what are my chances to get the reduction?
Also is there any other advice you could give me as it looks like I can expect an impending divorce from her. I would be the unwilling recipient.
Thank you very much for your valuable time and assistance.

[Celestine]

Hi - full time students are exempt from paying council tax. This link gives the best explanation: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...to-council-tax
People-based exemptions

Students

Households where everyone is a full-time student do not have to pay Council Tax. To count as a full-time student, your course must normally last at least one year and involve at least 21 hours study per week. If you study for a qualification up to A-level and you are under 20, your course must last at least 3 months and involve at least 12 hours study per week.

The exemption extends to students’ spouses or dependents who are not British citizens, and who are prevented by the terms of their entry visa from taking paid employment or from claiming benefit.

If you are a full-time student and share a property with one or more people who are not full-time students, then they will need to pay the Council Tax bill. However, because students are not counted for Council Tax, if you are not a full-time student but share a property solely with one or more people who are full-time students, you may be able to qualify for the single person discount, which reduces the bill by 25%.
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This suggests you should contact your council and apply for single person occupier discount.

[Harley100]

Thank you Celestine, I probably should have included my 19 year old is currently not a student and nor does he work. His visa does allow him to work though.