Child Support in addition to maintenance

Thanks happyagain,

I'm hoping that her sol when he sees the figures I have sent will see that the case is ridiculous. If not and they keep threatening court I'll have to get leagl advice but I am awaiting to see if this is going to be necessary first so I don't run up any unnessary lawyers bills - not long finished paying off last lot. D has same sol as ex which makes me think that he has been given the impression by them that I'm loaded and living in luxury- I wish! I was left some money when my mother died a few years ago which went straight into helping us purchase a bigger house so my youngest d who was still visiting at that time could have her own room and not have to share with step d. I think they believe that this was more than it was and that is why they are trying to get more money. Also think D is taking the legal action because she gets legal aid and her mother wouldn't. I'll keep everyone informed of developments.

Mike

I don't think it matters whether the solicitor thinks the figures are ridiculous. He might try to reason with the ex but in the end the solicitor has to do what the client wants. My partner's stbx went to an interim maintenance case asking for over 60% of my partner's salary in CM and SM. In the end it cost her several thousand pounds and she was awarded an extra £80 a month. It will take her years to recoup those legal fees at that rate

Yes divorce girl, it's crazy to think that this could go to court but we'll just have to wait and see. Think they may push it as D gets legal aid so it won't cost her anything. However if it does look like it is going to court I intend to complain to the legal aid board because I believe they don't have a chance of getting anymore money so it would be a waste of taxpayers money. pity I can't do this before it becomes a court case as she must have wasted £1000's of our money over the years with silly lawyers letters which resulted in no change. Ex used to get legal aid until her partner moved in and then all of a sudden lawyers letters came from daughters and not ex....mmmmm I wonder why??lol. Have now seen sense and seek guidance (Wiki is great for this) to word letters myself and only actually consult a lawyer when absolutely necessary.

Mike

Latest development for those that are interested (posting it here but read some of my other posts for more details):

Letter from Ds sol saying that if I provide him with documentary evidence of outgoings (willing to accept payslips I sent as proof of income)then he will advise his client accordingly. Sounds like he has seen that D (and her mother) are just "at it" trying to get money that I don't have. Letter in a very pleasant tone. Will provide him with printout from bank of direct debits and I hope that will be the end of this one. Will keep any other developments on this posted.

Mike

PS Have just found out youngest daughter has changed surname at school (but that's another post!) so alienation of both girls by mother is now complete!!!!

Mike, the letter from the sols sounds encouraging. Fingers crossed.

Sorry to hear that your daughter has changed her name - that cant have been easy for you to hear.

Ruby

Thanks Ruby, Hopefully the money issues is nearly sorted. Was sort of expecting the name change as that is what happened with eldest duaghter when I didn't agree to demands for a money a few years ago. Didn't make a fuss then as didn't want to jeopardise contact with youngest daughter which was still taking place (lot of good that did me!!) Still upset of course.

Mike