Child Maintenance Lump Sum

Hi - can anybody tell me if I am able to claim a lump sum from my ex for provision for my teenage children in a court application to vary a child maintenance order (pre 2003) I am applying to increase the monthly payments but also need some capital to provide for renewing furniture in the children's rooms and a new car as mine is over 10 years old now and I use it to take the children to school. Thanks in anticipation of your help

Don't know about a lump sum but I would doubt it after so long.

Court can only deal with child maintenance by consent anyway as CSA have jurisdiction so is your ex likely to agree with the changes?

Court order is pre 2003 so CSA can't deal with it

estella wrote:

Court order is pre 2003 so CSA can't deal with it

But they can over rule it if you apply for assessment.

The CSA has no jurisdiction to over rule a court order (either decided by a judge or agreed "by consent") for child maintenance made before March 2003.

It is possible to apply for a lump sum payments to buy things like furniture, appliances or a car. The court has to consider the financial position of both parents.

Thank you to both of you for taking time to reply. I will definitely proceed with an application for a lump sum in addition to monthly increases.
Just wondering what chances of success are - as ex's income is fairly low but he has a lot of capital in business assets. Also his ability to borrow money is greater than mine (I am unemployed) Just wondering if a judge might order sale of assets or ask him to finance further to support his son & daughter by way of a lump sum? Any thoughts appreciated