Can I vary a Court Order

But you said he returned home during the holidays so he must have a base which has to be kept and heated for him all year and presumably he gets fed and uses hot water and soap and the washing machine. Also it sounds as though the Mother absorbed those costs during the gap year. If he's got his own car he is doing a lot better than many other students.

With the other children as the order was made over a year ago either party can apply to the CSA for an assessment and the order will cease to have effect.

Yes he did return home at Christmas. The mother then conveniently didn't pay him any money at all in January (presumably in-lieu of his board). As for absorbing costs during gap year - he worked and paid board then so there was no absorption of costs. He saved money to buy his own car.

Yes in some respects he is indeed lucky but the monetary values are not what I have issue with. It's the principle of my ex receiving money for my son from me and not passing it on to him. That is the issue I have.

So, moving onto the CSA. I am therefore within my rights to request a re-assesment, which will no doubt get me back to the 15 and 20% for my under 18's but once they turn 19 the original Court Order is null and void should they go to University as it is superceded?

Fiona

THANK YOU so much . I have just been on the phone to the CSA and I can report a "victory".

I am applying for a re-assessment and as you have correctly informed me it will supercede the original court order. Then I will be able to support my son (and duughters eventually) directly through University education.

It has taken me a long time to get this advice. I cannot thank you enough. YOU ARE A STAR