Ex changing contact

So consent is almost done but as part of negotiations I refused a demand for a raise in maintenance from her having paid an amount over CMO calculator for three years. It''s now going through CMS and she is now saying that she will be changing contact due to my dropping payments. I''ve pointed out she cannot do this as contact is not linked to finance. She had a solicitors letter about this back in October but still maintains her opinion is correct. I have said I''m happy to discuss matters with her solicitor and not get with court if necessary. Any comments would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks

Unfortunately though your right and contact and cm arent linked too, many parents have a pay for view attitude.

I would suggest another solicitors letter pointing this out, with an offer of mediation, but also stating if she continues to link cm with contact then you will have no choice but seek a contact order.

Perfect thank you!

Would it matter that the reasons she is giving are (i) i am reducing maintenance in line with CMS calculation and (ii) she is due to go on maternity leave (child with new partner) so will have more time to look after our son?

Neither are very valid reasons to reduce contact.

How much contact do you currently have?

Is this what the cm are based on?

I have him over the weekend once a fortnight plus one night the non-weekend week. I also have him for half of school holidays but this usually ends up being more. This is what CM is based upon yes.

So pretty standard contact. What is she attempting to reduce contact too?