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CSA and shared care I would be grateful for your advice on CSA calculation on shared care. We separated nearly 2 and half years ago and finally divorced just last week. We ... 11 Sep 10, by noregrets Latest 11 Sep 10 by noregrets	Replies:4 :493	Latest by noregrets 11 Sep 10
He got a call from CSA and just hurled abuse on me My STBX got a call from the csa today, which resulted in calling me up and hurling abuse and names at me for being two-faced and trying to bleed him dry ... ... 09 Sep 10, by MCR Latest 09 Sep 10 by finallyhere	Replies:2 :349	Latest by finallyhere 09 Sep 10
Is CM collected in Arrears or in Advance? Hey peeps Just a quick question i dropped my csa down in july to what the calculator suggested..lo an behold wrath from the ex and a CSA assessment ... 06 Sep 10, by eyes on horizon Latest 06 Sep 10 by eyes on horizon	Replies:2 :3502	Latest by eyes on horizon 06 Sep 10
decrease in amount of child support My ex has suddenly decide he is giving up work and has told me he will be reducing his child support payments to 10% of the amount he has been paying. I have fo ... 01 Sep 10, by maggirl Latest 01 Sep 10 by maggirl 1 2	Replies:13 :641	Latest by maggirl 01 Sep 10
CSA Vs Maintenance Order Having been recently granted LTR my wife has now had to apply for a Maintenance Order as the CSA no longer has Jurisdiction if the Resident Parent lives oversea ... 31 Aug 10, by sleeplessincyprus Latest 31 Aug 10 by zonked 1 2	Replies:7 :797	Latest by zonked 31 Aug 10
Why does it need to be the minimum? I'm one of these who accepts what the CSA sends my way - which varies between £22 and £58 a month for the four children. He does work full-time, but ... 04 Aug 10, by NewHorizons Latest 30 Aug 10 by NewHorizons 1 2 3	Replies:20 :993	Latest by NewHorizons 30 Aug 10
Reducing CM? To cut a long story short I believe I got bad advice during my divorce in respect of Child Maintenance. The consent order states a fixed amount, and do ... 04 Aug 10, by BigVee Latest 30 Aug 10 by dadanon 1 2	Replies:9 :712	Latest by dadanon 30 Aug 10
csa and retal income. I have court orders to see my daughter but i dont see her due to the mother blocking the contact,i was paying the csa but now have given up my job of 15 years a ... 06 Mar 10, by spottydog Latest 30 Aug 10 by dadanon 1 2	Replies:11 :737	Latest by dadanon 30 Aug 10
Variation calculation in child maintenance I would be grateful for your advice. My ex has applied to the CSA and it has decided that I have to pay the 15% of my salary as maintenance. But my son ... 26 Aug 10, by noregrets Latest 29 Aug 10 by noregrets 1 2	Replies:10 :1640	Latest by noregrets 29 Aug 10
Staying at college at 19, does CSA still apply? My son, who is 19 at the end of September, is re-taking his last year at college to get his A levels. Will I still be able to receive CSA for him? Also ... 29 Aug 10, by jaw Latest 29 Aug 10 by jaw	Replies:2 :422	Latest by jaw 29 Aug 10
Variations for rental and dividend income How easy is it to obtain a variation to include dividends and rental income in the CM calculation? ... 28 Aug 10, by dadanon Latest 28 Aug 10 by zonked	Replies:1 :296	Latest by zonked 28 Aug 10
Breach of consent order ... 27 Aug 10, by Lilibet Latest 27 Aug 10 by .Charles	Replies:1 :287	Latest by .Charles 27 Aug 10
Dispute over amount being paid Please help. My partner is a great father to his 2 boys and we have them overnight at least twice a week (3 times during school holidays and when neces ... 26 Aug 10, by kitten24 Latest 27 Aug 10 by kitten24	Replies:3 :325	Latest by kitten24 27 Aug 10
How Do CSA (or me!) Apply For More Support? Hi All, My ex is refusing to give me any information at all about if he is working, where, earnings, bonuses, etc. How do I know if I can appl ... 21 Aug 10, by mindyuk Latest 27 Aug 10 by mindyuk	Replies:2 :280	Latest by mindyuk 27 Aug 10
Child Support in addition to maintenance Have had some good advice already from those on this site but just a few niggles remain. To cut a long story short eldest D (18 and about to start college)w ... 10 Aug 09, by mateymike Latest 26 Aug 10 by mateymike 1 2 3 ... 7	Replies:47 :2088	Latest by mateymike 26 Aug 10
Further Education Hi, I have a consent order that has been in place for 5 years now. My eldest son is now 18 and heading to uni and I want to stop paying maintenance to my ex wif ... 24 Aug 10, by jasta Latest 24 Aug 10 by Fiona	Replies:1 :452	Latest by Fiona 24 Aug 10
My head hurts - CM what covers and what extras? My head hurts from battling with my ex over what is included in CM and what 'extras' are normal for NRPs to contribute to? Are there any authoritative ... 03 Aug 10, by JLGsDad Latest 22 Aug 10 by happydays67	Replies:5 :405	Latest by happydays67 22 Aug 10
Can she do this? Hi Im wondering if somebody can please help with this problem i have. I am engaged to a divorced father of 3 who has regular contact and always has ... 16 Aug 10, by Mrs2B Latest 19 Aug 10 by jamais	Replies:3 :425	Latest by jamais 19 Aug 10
CSA / CONSENT ORDER Hello, can anyone on here please clarify something for me. I have a post March 2003 consent order for child maintenance, and have been given to understa ... 19 Aug 10, by sunnyjim123 Latest 19 Aug 10 by gettingadjusted	Replies:1 :331	Latest by gettingadjusted 19 Aug 10
Finding detail on new CMEC Gross Income Scheme My head hurts - I've just spent a frustrating hour on here & the surfing the net without success. Anyone know where I can get the detail on the anticipated ... 06 Aug 10, by JLGsDad Latest 15 Aug 10 by Fiona	Replies:5 :408	Latest by Fiona 15 Aug 10
CSA Re-assessment Is a change of address of the NRP sufficient reason to have a new assessment. A few weeks back the ex informed me not to communinicate at the address she ha ... 11 Aug 10, by James53 Latest 13 Aug 10 by dadanon 1 2	Replies:12 :824	Latest by dadanon 13 Aug 10
dividends: why ARE'NT they included as income? for child support purposes? what is the possible rationale? My stbx has approximately the same income as me, mine all salaried, his half salar ... 31 Jul 10, by jamais Latest 06 Aug 10 by natashaarmstrong 1 2	Replies:9 :1019	Latest by natashaarmstrong 06 Aug 10
University support - dad estranged from son I'd be grateful if any advice could be offered please. Got divorced in 2007, the terms of the divorce stated the children would receive financial support th ... 04 Aug 10, by daisygreen Latest 05 Aug 10 by daisygreen	Replies:2 :341	Latest by daisygreen 05 Aug 10
Changes to Child Maintenance Very worried by this. Am I reading this correctly. As of next year my husband will have to pay me 19% of his gross income but if he has anothe ... 25 Jul 10, by WeeKate Latest 05 Aug 10 by Fiona	Replies:5 :330	Latest by Fiona 05 Aug 10
Can debts be treated in lieu of child maintenance? I am currently paying the mortgage at the matrimonial home, the loan for the car my wife is driving (which I have no access to) and for other family debts. I am ... 03 Aug 10, by sc1000 Latest 04 Aug 10 by NewHorizons	Replies:5 :450	Latest by NewHorizons 04 Aug 10
CSA and ex's tax credits. Hiya all, I have previously posted regarding using the CSA, I decided to keep it amicable and not use them. Now however things have changed an ... 22 Oct 08, by MrsTooSoft Latest 03 Aug 10 by Passionflower7 1 2 3 4	Replies:22 :1720	Latest by Passionflower7 03 Aug 10
Irregular CM Payments I'm being made redundant in a few months. At the moment I'm paying the correct amount as based on the CSA website. But due to debts etc may be high ( separa ... 22 Jul 10, by mike407 Latest 28 Jul 10 by mike407 1 2	Replies:7 :839	Latest by mike407 28 Jul 10
When do you cut your child loose? My future ex left 7 months ago, when our son was a few months past 18 and - with brilliant matric results - a few months into his first year at university. The ... 15 Jul 10, by emelle Latest 28 Jul 10 by NewHorizons 1 2	Replies:8 :824	Latest by NewHorizons 28 Jul 10
CSA I wonder if anyone can help. If there is a court order in place for CM and then you go to the CSA to vary this down, do you stop paying the ex as soon as you a ... 24 Jul 10, by dingbat Latest 25 Jul 10 by dingbat	Replies:5 :405	Latest by dingbat 25 Jul 10
At long last, a CSA assessment Right so I dropped down my CM payments to what the calc states in june. Quite frankly I couldn't afford to do anything with my kids when I had them and this ext ... 21 Jul 10, by eyes on horizon Latest 23 Jul 10 by eyes on horizon 1 2	Replies:13 :692	Latest by eyes on horizon 23 Jul 10
Any ideas what I could expect in CM? Hi there, In the absence of getting anywhere quickly with the CSA in the light of having been told by me that my Ex is now working, can anyone help me ... 22 Jul 10, by finallyhere Latest 23 Jul 10 by finallyhere	Replies:6 :576	Latest by finallyhere 23 Jul 10
Working / Child tax credits Can anyone tell me how my estranged wife is receiving child and working tax credits of £7240 per year. She earns nearly 20k per year All our kids are ... 19 Jul 10, by icallea1 Latest 20 Jul 10 by fluffy76 1 2 3	Replies:16 :1102	Latest by fluffy76 20 Jul 10
Child Maintenance - not yet divorced My stbx moved out in March and our Decree Nisa came through in July. We have two children aged 14 and 18. He is still paying the mortgage (£120 per month) un ... 19 Jul 10, by graciej Latest 19 Jul 10 by WhiteRose	Replies:3 :383	Latest by WhiteRose 19 Jul 10
Is there something I'm missing? Morning everyone! I have pondered this question overnight and thought I would ask the "font of all knowledge", my wiki friends 27 Jun 10, by asram Latest 16 Jul 10 by Joe1gray 1 2	Replies:10 :1004	Latest by Joe1gray 16 Jul 10
1 child £ 500 I'm from Russia, going to married to person who going throw divorce now. I need help please. He left house which still joint as mortgage with ... 29 Jun 10, by jejeru Latest 14 Jul 10 by eyes on horizon 1 2	Replies:10 :693	Latest by eyes on horizon 14 Jul 10
is it normal child maintenance? We were going through long divorce with my ex-husband and he was declaring for the court that he will be paying every month 1500 euros child maintanence. I am ... 13 Jul 10, by roxane Latest 13 Jul 10 by roxane	Replies:2 :365	Latest by roxane 13 Jul 10
How long ... Hi, I have a private agreement with my ex as my son lives with him. Our son hopes to go to uni when he has completeed his A levels. He starts his 2nd year in Se ... 03 Jul 10, by theothersidenow Latest 09 Jul 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:3 :279	Latest by TBagpuss 09 Jul 10
Child maintenance for step children Just wondered whether anyone had any advice on step children. I am married for 7 years and seperated last December. I have decided enough is enough and ... 06 Jul 10, by purequo Latest 08 Jul 10 by craigkent	Replies:5 :814	Latest by craigkent 08 Jul 10
csa arrears and what they can take Can anyone tell me what the minimum arrears csa can take? I have read maximum 40% and they can consider arrangement depending on circumstances but they state 5% ... 06 Jul 10, by GD1 Latest 06 Jul 10 by ladylou	Replies:1 :329	Latest by ladylou 06 Jul 10
CSA after Court Order Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. My partner is currently paying his ex wife more than the CSA calculator works it out as, based on the Court Order. However, 1 ... 06 Jul 10, by dingbat Latest 06 Jul 10 by eyes on horizon	Replies:1 :280	Latest by eyes on horizon 06 Jul 10

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