CSA

So you had a CSA case open in 2001 but the court made an order in 2004?

I''d have to check but I dodn''t think court had the authority to do that as CSA have jurisdiction.

This is the bit I''m unsure of. The court order started off in in 2002/03 but the ex wife dragged in on for so long it all wasn''t finalised until 2004.

Our initial concern was trying to shave off some money from this new amount, we are relieved it stays the same for now, but forewarned forearmed etc. we don''t think we have heard the last, we are a lot more CSA savvy now and will take legal advice if it rears its head again. We are both looking forward to a peaceful night sleep tonight!

We do think its disgraceful the csa wont advise the ex wife that she won''t be getting the extra £200 after all, especially this close to Christmas. Apparently the onus was on her to advise them of changes of circumstances so why should they keep her in the know now!

When there was an original order for CM predating March 2003 the courts would have no jurisdiction and a variation later wouldn''t change that. If the original order is dated after March 2003 the courts would have no powers to impose an order for CM or a variation, they can only be included in an maintenance agreement "by consent."

Just been through the divorce papers again, the transfer of property happened in 2004. The Consent Order was drafted before March 2003. The consent order itself is undated but we have copies of letters between solicitors chasing amendments etc dated April 2003 onwards.

So confused, CSA was certain that as we have a private arrangement in place they shouldnt be involved anymore and the file closed years ago. I hope this the case but not holding my breath. Will know for certain over the next couple of months.