C-MEC

I understand that sometime in 2011 the rules for calculating child maintenance will change to a percentage of gross income.

My stbx is paid a huge gross daily rate, however he has made arrangements that this is paid in such a way that reduces his overall net income and the excess is paid as an expense allowance.

As I am just starting out on the divorce journey (again) I am wondering whether I would be able to propose that the maintenance he pays is based on the future gross salary calculation rather than the current net salary one. My argument to support this is that it is well within his ability to pay, it will save going to the CSA next year to enforce payment on gross salary, it is in the best interests of the children to benefit from stbx level of income so they can continue to enjoy their current level of benefits.

I would like to keep the arrangement private initially and not include the CSA,C-MEC.

How do you think this proposal might be viewed?

I understand that financial proceedings can take a long time and that perhaps the gross salary calculation might come into effect before we've reached an agreement on a financial settlement.

Thanks for any advice.....