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stay at home dad, do i still pay maintenance?

klopper
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13 May 12 #330280 by klopper

Topic started by klopper

hi

Im due to give up work to look after my new son. I have a 10 year old daughter from a previous relationship for which i pay regular maintenance payments.
As i will have no income how will i be expected to keep up with these payments? Will the csa take money from my wife?

Fiona
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13 May 12 #330282 by Fiona

Reply from Fiona

No. CM is assessed on your income only.

u6c00
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13 May 12 #330324 by u6c00

Reply from u6c00

CSA can take a maximum of £5 per week from JSA, and they can deduct it before it touches your account if they need to.

They can also take £1 per week extra if you have arrears.

This information was correct 2 years ago, but may have changed since then.

stepper
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13 May 12 #330334 by stepper

Reply from stepper

They will have their pound of flesh - however small.

mumtoboys
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13 May 12 #330337 by mumtoboys

Reply from mumtoboys

the OP has stated he wont'' be working but bringing up another child. As such, the CSA won''t be able to do anything for his other child. Very sad.

sillywoman
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13 May 12 #330373 by sillywoman

Reply from sillywoman

Seems unfair

klopper
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14 May 12 #330383 by klopper

Reply from klopper

thanks for all your comments, been a great help. I was worried they would send bailiffs round to take what they could...
Ive never ever missed a payment and paid over the odds even when we have been struggling ourselves. Now that we have a new son and my wife being the only bread winner times are evn harder.
Maybe i could get weekend work to help keep up the payments.

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