Child Support in addition to maintenance

Hi Mike

I think that given that it is perhaps everyone's income/expenditure that would be looked at by the court - but really not sure. Given that D's solicitor has asked for your financial details would it not just be easier to give him these if you have nothing to hide and then he will see that you are not in a position to pay more? As for what you can ask to see from the other side - I don't know - but it would seem only fair that if you have to provide your financial details to them then your x and D should provide you with theirs. That said things are not always fair are they?

Janey

mateymike states:

"I am going to get in touch with D's sol and let him have details of my income to start with, I hope that will be enough for them to see that there really is no point in going after extra money from me."

You are obviously going to "play games" with this!

Your D's sols are asking for your financial details because both parents have a financial contribution to their child/rens further education! - Have you read the information regarding the course that your D is about to undertake? If not why not?

Whether your ex lives a grander lifestyle with her partner than you is irrelevant! They work don't they!

My eldest daughter has now contacted a lawyer and is going down the same route with her father!

Given that I awarded £0:00 child maintenance - arrears or for any future payments for 3 children - I have encouraged her to try anyway.

I will also encourage my son next year and my youndest daughter when it is her turn.

Not having a go at you but don't see the problem in handing over all the information that is being asked for and don't see the need for games - this is your D's future your playing with!

Not having a go at you but don't see the problem in handing over all the information that is being asked for and don't see the need for games - this is your D's future your playing with!

At this stage the courts are not involved and handing over information is voluntary. To be fair both parties need to provide details of their finances and any income D earns, plus the amount of student loan she can raise and the assessed contribution from the family with whom she habitually lives are relevant.

Thanks Fiona

I know that handing over the information is voluntary. Hence in my daughter's case it is a foregone conclusion - £0:00

That is why I see it as "playing games" - a bit today, a bit next time and so on and so forth. Drag it out until D gets fed-up because the ongoing saga is getting in the way of her studies!

Been down this route when my children began legal proceedings against their father for their school fees!

Been down this route with CSA with their S/E father!

Just my opinion

Every case is different and it's not possible to assume two cases are the same.

I thought child support stopped at 18.

So why don't you pay the portion of child support that you were paying to your wife for your daughter to your daughter direct.

I can't see any problem with that.

I would be quite happy if my daughter's sperm donor gave her money direct instead of giving it to me, now she is about to commence university.

However, in my case, Im lucky if I get child maintenance anyway! lol

Jo x

CSA stops at 19 unfortunately