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decrease in amount of child support

maggirl
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01 Sep 10 #222116 by maggirl

Topic started by maggirl

My ex has suddenly decide he is giving up work and has told me he will be reducing his child support payments to 10% of the amount he has been paying. I have four children at home and a huge mortgage to pay and cannot afford this reduction. Is he legally able to do this? He feels it is more than reasonable to pay only #2.50 a week per child.

WhiteRose
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01 Sep 10 #222118 by WhiteRose

Reply from WhiteRose

Hi Maggirl,

Is he giving up work due to health reasons?

WR

maggirl
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01 Sep 10 #222120 by maggirl

Reply from maggirl

He says he is taking early retirement. He is well and able to work

WhiteRose
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01 Sep 10 #222125 by WhiteRose

Reply from WhiteRose

I don't know if its feasible (or legal) but if its early retirement will he be receiving a lump sum - could he give some to you in lieu of CM?

Also, what will he life off - he must still be in receipt of some income and as he's choosing to give up work I believe he is unable to receive benefits.

How old are the kids?

WR

maggirl
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01 Sep 10 #222127 by maggirl

Reply from maggirl

I presume he will live off his pension, and I presume he will get a lump sum, but the chances of getting any of it will be pretty slim.

I have 16 year old twins a 10 year old and a 6 year old

WhiteRose
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01 Sep 10 #222132 by WhiteRose

Reply from WhiteRose

Hmmmmmmmm

I'm not too sure how the CSA would view the reduction in CM if the NRP has a (possible) lump sum sat there ........

Any one else have any ideas?

WR

divorcegirl
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01 Sep 10 #222148 by divorcegirl

Reply from divorcegirl

The CSA do not take lump sums into consideration. He will still have to pay the % based on his earnings so that will be on his pension.

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