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After the tribunal Finally, after nearly 3 1/2 years I managed to get a child maintenance tribunal to overturn a CSA calculation. My ex had evaded paying maintenance for the firs ... 26 Oct 16, by Rumbled	Replies:0 :436
Measuring overnight stays...... Hello....the now ex wife's antics continue after divorce and settlement, just as before. Two complaints now to CMS and I think she is winding up to tell them th ... 25 Oct 16, by HRabbit Latest 26 Oct 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:5 :907	Latest by Bubblegum11 26 Oct 16
No maintenance... :( I managed to buy him out of the house and the day the money hit his bank account he quit his job. As far as I know he's not even signing on and he's living off ... 18 Oct 16, by NearlyMiss	Replies:0 :444
He won't tell me his income - CM Hi All, Am after some advice. My children's father has been unemployed March - September. He started new job mid-September. Prior to being unemployed h ... 11 Oct 16, by annonymous1 Latest 15 Oct 16 by Scaredsilly1 1 2	Replies:7 :1339	Latest by Scaredsilly1 15 Oct 16
CMS payments and changes in self employed income Hi x ... 31 Jul 16, by carp3di3m Latest 20 Sep 16 by carp3di3m	Replies:4 :730	Latest by carp3di3m 20 Sep 16
child maintenance hi i have been separated from ex since february - he has not paid any maintenance since we split - even though we agreed he would pay 50 a week for our son he s ... 10 Sep 16, by little sunshine Latest 13 Sep 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:3 :530	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 13 Sep 16
Interim child maintenance Hello all, is there anything like an interim child maintenance? It looks like the custody proceedings will take another couple of months (already a yea ... 11 Sep 16, by verybusymum Latest 13 Sep 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:3 :619	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 13 Sep 16
CMS application within 1 year of variation order Sectio ... 10 Sep 16, by NFH	Replies:0 :507
child maintenance advice please Hello, following a family based agreement my ex started paying weekly child maintenance of £98pw after our son's second birthday a few months ago. ... 25 Aug 16, by frustrated mother Latest 26 Aug 16 by Child Maintenance Options 1 2	Replies:7 :1641	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 26 Aug 16
Annual review by CMS So I have been receiving cm after going through CMS for a year now. I had a letter two weeks ago saying the annual review iwas coming up and according to their ... 19 Aug 16, by sungirl Latest 19 Aug 16 by sungirl	Replies:4 :801	Latest by sungirl 19 Aug 16
Can ex claim on new wifes business for CM? I am currently working and pay correct level of CM to my EX. My new wife has a full time job and the sale of her house is going to buy a business. It is very li ... 17 Aug 16, by Bobbinalong Latest 18 Aug 16 by Bobbinalong	Replies:3 :602	Latest by Bobbinalong 18 Aug 16
Child Maintenance I have been receiving child maintenance from my ex that has been collected via CMS under a salary deduction order. Over the years my ex has stated to CMS and t ... 15 Aug 16, by msaccas Latest 15 Aug 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:1 :477	Latest by Bubblegum11 15 Aug 16
Advice regarding change of circumstances Hi, Please help me: I have two children in full time education aged 16 and 12 and have a family based arrangement. I recently lost my job and will r ... 24 Jul 16, by hadenoughofitall Latest 26 Jul 16 by hadenoughofitall	Replies:4 :578	Latest by hadenoughofitall 26 Jul 16
Family based arrangement backdated Hi - My ex partner and I agreed maintenance on a family based arrangement. As she was in a better paid job, the amount agreed was less than if we'd gone throug ... 30 Jun 16, by Carl99 Latest 01 Jul 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:2 :887	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 01 Jul 16
High CSA I was paying maintenance from first week we agreed between us, even when stopping access at her discretion 70 pound week one six year old girl which was ok and ... 25 Jun 16, by david1909 Latest 25 Jun 16 by MrsMathsisfun	Replies:4 :544	Latest by MrsMathsisfun 25 Jun 16
Can she claim more CM through csa despite court/o Hi, quick question, husbands ex is claiming she can claim more cs through csa as according to his earnings, he should pay more for their daughter. Since court o ... 14 Jun 16, by Go slow Latest 14 Jun 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :470	Latest by rubytuesday 14 Jun 16
Directors dividends, Plc, CM calculations Does CMS take dividends and directors loans into account when calculating child maintenance? What is the process if non resident parent ceases maintenance p ... 28 May 16, by Sausagebutty Latest 04 Jun 16 by sungirl	Replies:4 :830	Latest by sungirl 04 Jun 16
Help- Complicated Consent Order/CMS situation. Hi, I have a complicated situation and I hope someone can assist. My ex husband is ''standing parent'' to my eldest daughter who is now 15. He has brought h ... 09 May 16, by Jim75 Latest 10 May 16 by Child Maintenance Options 1 2	Replies:10 :1266	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 10 May 16
Breach of Consent Order - what to do? I need some advice please. Ex and I have a consent order (dated Oct 2014). One of the undertakings is that he will provide me with P60 and/or latest bu ... 09 May 16, by annonymous1 Latest 10 May 16 by annonymous1	Replies:2 :711	Latest by annonymous1 10 May 16
Using CMS I am father paying periodical payments to the mother in accordance with a Consent Order made a few years ago. I understand I can now apply to CMS for a statutor ... 24 Apr 16, by cruff Latest 25 Apr 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:2 :571	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 25 Apr 16
Where to find CSA procedures Hi. I am trying to find out about where the CSA procedures are, that they are expected to follow. I am also looking for information about thei ... 21 Apr 16, by delta4 Latest 21 Apr 16 by delta4	Replies:2 :478	Latest by delta4 21 Apr 16
CSA made an assumption of my earnings........ Hi. I have a tricky problem..... I was employed. I had to stop work and was on sick leave. The CSA were aware that I was to ill to work. < ... 20 Apr 16, by delta4 Latest 21 Apr 16 by delta4	Replies:4 :500	Latest by delta4 21 Apr 16
When does child maintenance stop? My son lives in N. Ireland whilst I live in Scotland. He is due to become 20 on September 20th 2016. I agreed child maintenance payments with my ex wife ... 18 Apr 16, by Goonhead Latest 19 Apr 16 by Child Maintenance Options 1 2	Replies:7 :1363	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 19 Apr 16
CMS for property income Hi all I have a court order which basically states that CM is in line with what ever the latest government type CM is (so now CMS, although originally ... 07 Apr 16, by missch	Replies:0 :545
Child Maintenance in 50-50 Joint Custody (shared) What are the rules for paying child maintenance if there is an agreement for shared/joint custody at 50:50. Does the higher earner have to pay any maintenance. ... 04 Apr 16, by StunnedDad Latest 06 Apr 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:4 :1673	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 06 Apr 16
Maintenance for a disabled child Hi All I''m looking for help regarding maintenance for my son. My Ex and I have basically agreed on the terms of our consent order (lump sum/pensions etc). ... 24 Mar 16, by JELLYFLOP Latest 25 Mar 16 by JELLYFLOP	Replies:2 :855	Latest by JELLYFLOP 25 Mar 16
Child maintenance (aliment) +mortgage contribution Hi there Trying to work out nitty gritty of child maintenance. I have told my ex that I can pay her circa £600 per month, which I believe is about £1 ... 22 Mar 16, by barnabyrudge Latest 23 Mar 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:1 :561	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 23 Mar 16
I have the kids more each week I''m a Dad, who each week, has the kids (2 of them, ages 6 and 11). They come to me from Thursday evening to Monday morn. That''s 4 nights a week and all weeken ... 08 Mar 16, by gandalf1403 Latest 09 Mar 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:3 :610	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 09 Mar 16
Eligibility for Child Benefit v Child Maintenance I posted this elsewhere but this seems to be a better place... I have been paying child maintenance for my 19 yo who has done A levels and since gone t ... 08 Mar 16, by OrlandoBelle Latest 09 Mar 16 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:6 :782	Latest by WYSPECIAL 09 Mar 16
non payment of child maintenance Hello, Advice would be welcome regarding; After lengthy court battle (5 Years). Finally given clean break and continuation of child maintenance court or ... 04 Mar 16, by Miss Winter	Replies:0 :503
Redundancy and court order for child maintenance I am divorced and was made redundant on 31 Jan 16. There is a court order for me to pay 780 monthly to my ex wife, this is for child maint for my 14 year old da ... 04 Feb 16, by Mike Birch Latest 25 Feb 16 by Mike Birch	Replies:3 :774	Latest by Mike Birch 25 Feb 16
Child Maintenance & Benefits Hello, I''m just wondering if anyone can help... I am looking to set up a mutual agreement of child maintenance payments with my Ex for our childre ... 21 Feb 16, by Tired Of Her Games Latest 22 Feb 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:1 :579	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 22 Feb 16
What do i do if ex has lied about his income Ex has provided his own pay slip to show he earns £15,000 whilst at the same time bought a house for £760,000. Turns out that his HMRC return was £105,000 fo ... 12 Jun 15, by TheirMom Latest 19 Feb 16 by Rumbled 1 2 3 4	Replies:22 :5968	Latest by Rumbled 19 Feb 16
CSA closing and transfers to CMS Hi I was wondering if anyone had paid the £20 fee to transfer from the CSA to CMS and use direct pay or collect and pay? I spoke to Child Mai ... 07 Feb 16, by Rumbled Latest 08 Feb 16 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :580	Latest by WYSPECIAL 08 Feb 16
When does CM stop? I''m planning ahead and have lost count of the number of leaflets and websites that I''ve read on when CM stops but none are clear on when education is deemed t ... 31 Jul 15, by JLGsDad Latest 05 Feb 16 by Old_Jogger	Replies:3 :471	Latest by Old_Jogger 05 Feb 16
Is an Annual Bonus included in CM Calculation? Hi All I am thinking of registering with the CMS and am trying to get an idea of how much more i will be paying. My ex and I have 2 children b ... 06 Jan 16, by CaptainJack74 Latest 04 Feb 16 by Child Maintenance Options 1 2 3 ... 5	Replies:29 :11.7k	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 04 Feb 16
How is the paying party determined for CMS calcs ... 20 Jan 16, by MrBrown	Replies:0 :422
Affordability in matramonial home I am wondering if my ex wife insists on staying in house for another 18 months, will she have to prove she can afford it to the court? It is a 4 bed property a ... 07 Jan 16, by STM Latest 10 Jan 16 by STM	Replies:5 :631	Latest by STM 10 Jan 16
Retirement I am just wondering if I retire voluntarily what happens about child maintenance? Also if I move away from the UK and live abroad what happens about child maint ... 07 Jan 16, by STM Latest 08 Jan 16 by Child Maintenance Options	Replies:4 :686	Latest by Child Maintenance Options 08 Jan 16
Secondary education - maintenance My son is 18 in August and has just completed a 2 year college course to obtain an engineering diploma. My ''consent order'' from the court states that I should ... 27 Jul 13, by CAJ07 Latest 05 Jan 16 by rfowler 1 2	Replies:8 :6852	Latest by rfowler 05 Jan 16

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