CSA assessment and new rules

Hi,

I left my house 2 years ago and paying 20% of my salary to CSA through my employer, in addition to the mortgage of the house where my children are living with their mother (I solely own that house), while I am renting a separate room elsewhere and piling on more debts.

I cant afford any solicitor anymore so fighting my own case in the court (divorce, kids etc). I was lucky the social service lady got fired and her replacement appears co-operative, atleast so far, and due to her intervention I started seeing my kids (since November 10). The next court hearing re children contact is in March 11, as I already have an ongoing children contact case.

I wanted to ask that should I ask CSA to reassess the payments as now kids stay with me from Friday to Sunday?
The only concern I have is that if I do so, she might stop the contact, OR should I rather wait until the court hearing? If so, will I be able to backdate the assessment?

Also, since CSA assessed my monthly payment, my salary has increased a bit. If I will ask them to recalculate the payment as kids are staying with me over the weekends, will they start from scratch and use my current salary?

Does anyone know if new CSA rules have been implemented? I have not yet received any letter or call from CSA?

Thanks for your help in advance.

There will be some CM to come off for shared care.
But...you should ALWAYS inform the CSA of any change of income as now you're in a situation where when you apply for the shared care discount they're going to ask you for new figures so you might get a telling off for evasion.
Lou xx

Yes you might get a reduction but your salary increase might offset it. If I was you I would wait until March as you may find you get a further increase in contact and you will then have the court order or Consent Order to confirm the overnight stays with the CSA.