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Jenna29
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29 Sep 10 #227091 by Jenna29

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My ex husband pays child support through the CSA and when I said I was applying for a part-time university course he said that he would pay half of the childcare costs. However his solicitor has since told him not to pay half so that I can't afford to go - that way, I will be home with my daughter all week and he will be granted more access. This hardly seems fair as obviously I want to plan a future for my daughter and I and not have to spend forever waiting around for him and his access visits. Should he be paying towards it or is child support the only thing he is obliged to pay?

James53
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29 Sep 10 #227098 by James53

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It is what the child care element of child tax credits are for.

eyes on horizon
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29 Sep 10 #227105 by eyes on horizon

Reply from eyes on horizon

legally he only has to pay CM at csa rates.

have you looked at all the childcare options?
as a mature single parent you would be entitled to a childcare grant in addition a host of many other grants/bursaries.
how old is the LO?

most unis run creche at a reduced rate.

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