article_snippet: Tracey Dougherty, 38, and Stephen Turner, 60, claimed tens of thousands of pounds together over a period of 15 years.
article_snippet: Dougherty told officials Dougherty was a single mother of four to claim income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit while Stephen Turner claimed out-of-work benefits despite being a self-employed driving instructor.
article_snippet: Liverpool Crown Court heard how Dougherty had been claiming taxpayer's money on the premise that Tracey Dougherty was a single parent since 2000.
article_snippet: Tracey Dougherty had in fact moved in with Stephen Turner who was also given government money as Turner who was also given government money as his mother's carer for a spell mother's carer for a spell.
article_snippet: Alone Tracey Dougherty claimed more than £84,000 over 12 years, all the while living with Tracey Dougherty partner.
article_snippet: Tracey Dougherty claimed benefits for a single parent despite living with Tracey Dougherty partner and Tracey Dougherty four children for 12 years .
highlights_snippet: Tracey Dougherty and Stephen Turner claimed almost £90,000 together .
  