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child maintenance payment calc Hi guys, I think i'm being a bit slow, but i cant see what i take into account and what not for my payments. I'm 100% happy to pay what i should and ha ... 30 Jun 10, by Chris33 Latest 02 Jul 10 by AmberW 1 2 3	Replies:14 :1048	Latest by AmberW 02 Jul 10
Variations to a Consent Order Hi, does anyone know the process this involves please? Ex is applying to Court where our Consent Order was made to reduce child maintenance due to fina ... 01 Jul 10, by Capricorn Latest 02 Jul 10 by Fiona	Replies:1 :421	Latest by Fiona 02 Jul 10
Help with statement for REMO Application Hi - has anyone any experience of what you should put in this statement please? Any suggestions gratefully accepted as I don't know where to start. ... 30 Jun 10, by Sparkles	Replies:0 :245
CSA late notification.....tricky case My Ex put in for CM from the CSA as soon as we split last July. Because at the time she received CB for our daughter and I received CB for the son(no reason for ... 10 Jun 10, by kwall Latest 29 Jun 10 by cyberangel	Replies:2 :415	Latest by cyberangel 29 Jun 10
Enforcement of Child Maintenance OK, stbx works in Europe. If he has exceeded the 91 days visiting in the UK, I understand that he may become liable for UK tax assessment rather than t ... 26 Jun 10, by skeptical Latest 28 Jun 10 by skeptical	Replies:2 :298	Latest by skeptical 28 Jun 10
When do Child Related Benefits Cease Hello, I have been trying to find out the answer to this one through numerous threads and websites,but i am still a bit unclear. My eldest son who was 19 in ... 24 Jun 10, by 2Bassetts Latest 25 Jun 10 by 2Bassetts	Replies:6 :425	Latest by 2Bassetts 25 Jun 10
Child maintanence/ court order Hiya folks I hope someone can answer my question, Ive been through the achives and im still non the wiser... My partner had on his consent ord ... 24 Jun 10, by justm3x Latest 24 Jun 10 by justm3x	Replies:2 :309	Latest by justm3x 24 Jun 10
CSA and Mortgage payments I have recently separated from my wife. We are currently working out a separation agreement between us. I have agreed to pay the joint mortgage and joi ... 24 Jun 10, by PJFinch Latest 24 Jun 10 by freshstart36	Replies:1 :343	Latest by freshstart36 24 Jun 10
REMO for child support between Australia and UK? My question is regarding enforcement of child support payments. Relevant facts: On divorce in Scotland I have a Minute of Agreement setting child suppor ... 22 Jun 10, by tiredofwaiting Latest 22 Jun 10 by Fiona	Replies:2 :1444	Latest by Fiona 22 Jun 10
is it changing from net to gross? This is new to me, so apologies if it has already been a topic, but I have just read that the CMEC rates 16 Jun 10, by kwall Latest 20 Jun 10 by NewHorizons 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :1145	Latest by NewHorizons 20 Jun 10
Dealing with Adult Step Children This is my first post. My partner has six children, three of them are adults (24, 22, 20) that he rents a house for and the younger ones (16, 14, 12) live with ... 10 Jun 10, by NewStepMother Latest 19 Jun 10 by elvis_fan 1 2	Replies:13 :899	Latest by elvis_fan 19 Jun 10
Tell us what you think about CM Options Dear Wikipeeps, Wikivorce needs your help with some feedback on the Child Maintenance Options Service which we have been working with for some time now ... 14 Jun 10, by hadenoughnow Latest 17 Jun 10 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :374	Latest by hadenoughnow 17 Jun 10
Is CM 20% of basic income or includes extras? Hello Currently separated and waiting a Petition to be served - which I really don't mind at all. 2 kids at fee paying school which we could agree ... 15 Jun 10, by hartleyp Latest 16 Jun 10 by Fiona 1 2	Replies:8 :741	Latest by Fiona 16 Jun 10
support my ex hasn't paid any maintenance since we split, the csa can't do anything as he isn't working nor does he claim benefits and they won't take partners income e ... 14 Jun 10, by tiggers3 Latest 14 Jun 10 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :305	Latest by hadenoughnow 14 Jun 10
1 month unpaid my ex didnt pay maintenance in November, he said he couldnt afford it and would give it back when he could. I still have not received the money, can anyone tell ... 13 Jun 10, by louise01 Latest 13 Jun 10 by when will it all end?!	Replies:1 :289	Latest by when will it all end?! 13 Jun 10
Homeless and Broke..... Hi all... I left my Wife last July following her telling me of an affair she was having that she had no intention to stop. Had huge battles and had to ... 10 Jun 10, by Biggav Latest 12 Jun 10 by hawaythelads 1 2	Replies:10 :909	Latest by hawaythelads 12 Jun 10
Child Support Enforcement Commission Hi My lawyer has raised a concern with me that I could have problems if my ex raises a claim with the CSEC - I intend paying the mortgage on the family ... 09 Jun 10, by DAM	Replies:0 :274
Step Children & Maintenance Hi all. Here's the situation Married Sub 6 years 2 step children 13 & 11 13 Year old not in contact with natural father at present (alt ... 04 Jun 10, by iwannastopthis Latest 09 Jun 10 by iwannastopthis	Replies:2 :367	Latest by iwannastopthis 09 Jun 10
CSA Re assessment Hi, I am almost finally at the end of my divorce, I am agreeing to pay child maintenance based on the CSA calculator. But for the last 8 years my step ... 07 Jun 10, by eyan Latest 08 Jun 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :352	Latest by TBagpuss 08 Jun 10
Primary Carer Hello, Our Childcare Rota. Sunday: Mam till 530, Dad Overnight Monday: Dad all day (drop off at school and pick up). Dad ... 28 May 10, by barrycos Latest 07 Jun 10 by mumsty	Replies:1 :504	Latest by mumsty 07 Jun 10
Links between maintenance and child tax credits Hi I am trying to understand any likeage between my ex applying for Child Tax Credits and maintenance payments that I will make - preferably via a priv ... 07 Jun 10, by DAM Latest 07 Jun 10 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :296	Latest by rubytuesday 07 Jun 10
CSA i have heard they may be getting rid of the csa,is this true.what will replace it and how do i sort my divorce and child maintanance after all the effort we hav ... 06 Jun 10, by danbo Latest 06 Jun 10 by mumtoboys	Replies:1 :324	Latest by mumtoboys 06 Jun 10
Tax credits Hi Guys A bit of advice needed please and I suppose a bit of reasurrance. I hve been separated from my husband for 2 years not yet divorced altough just ab ... 04 Jun 10, by lissylee Latest 06 Jun 10 by mumsty 1 2 3 4	Replies:22 :1374	Latest by mumsty 06 Jun 10
CSA question - natural father turned up Hi Long story - but I got together with STBXW about 17 years ago. She already had one child. We had another. Our oldest is now 18 (not my boilogical fa ... 03 Jun 10, by numpteenuts Latest 04 Jun 10 by ChocHobNob	Replies:5 :322	Latest by ChocHobNob 04 Jun 10
Variation Assessment with CSA My stbx is umemployed but has savings (£250K), this doesn't include the FMH, its just cash, savings, shares etc. I know that the general rule is 20% o ... 04 Jun 10, by mumsty Latest 04 Jun 10 by mumsty	Replies:4 :403	Latest by mumsty 04 Jun 10
man seeking child maint. from ex wife My ex husband and I had an informal maintenance agreement for the last 10 years, and he paid maintenance to me for our daughter who lived with me for 10 years. ... 31 May 10, by candybar Latest 02 Jun 10 by ChocHobNob 1 2 3	Replies:16 :1122	Latest by ChocHobNob 02 Jun 10
My ex ruined my day with my lil one My ex decided to ruined my day with my lil one, asking for £100 a month from me to help her pay for piano lessons, now I don't mind doing this, and me saying t ... 30 May 10, by Phoenix2yk9 Latest 31 May 10 by biffy	Replies:3 :320	Latest by biffy 31 May 10
CSA after Court Order I was hoping someone could help with some advice. My partner has for the last 15 months been paying his ex what was reluctantly (she wouldn't settle without th ... 28 May 10, by dingbat Latest 29 May 10 by Fiona	Replies:2 :361	Latest by Fiona 29 May 10
Calculating child support I am currently awaiting to find out how much I am likely to pay for child support. I earn approx £2,000 net per month and will be supporting my sons who are 3 ... 29 May 10, by elmparklad Latest 29 May 10 by Fiona	Replies:2 :352	Latest by Fiona 29 May 10
c.s.a powers could anybody tell me if my employer has broken the law. The c.s.a approached my employer and have obtained copys of my wage slips totally without my knowledge ... 24 May 10, by v8dave Latest 25 May 10 by v8dave 1 2	Replies:8 :710	Latest by v8dave 25 May 10
consent order Hi, I have a consent order in place with my ex which was signed in Nov 2009, this states that i was to take on all direct debits and pay him £10k from the ... 24 May 10, by wilsosu Latest 25 May 10 by wilsosu	Replies:2 :350	Latest by wilsosu 25 May 10
Child support If my wife moves out as is and allways has been her intention is she duty bound to pay towards the upkeep of the children. She is moving out and the 3 children ... 07 May 10, by alpina50 Latest 24 May 10 by alpina50 1 2	Replies:10 :620	Latest by alpina50 24 May 10
maintenance or mortgage payments, not both? Hi all, just wondering if you could share your views. My stbx of 9mths has continued to pay half of all mortgage payments. Initially I was happy to mana ... 16 May 10, by catty79 Latest 17 May 10 by catty79	Replies:4 :286	Latest by catty79 17 May 10
should his lifestyle be downgraded to support kids Thought I'd start a bit of a debate here..I dont think it will get me anywhere in the long run. OK my ex claims not to be working...he tells CSA he doesnt h ... 15 Apr 10, by LouCheshire Latest 17 May 10 by vivi36 1 2 3 ... 6	Replies:39 :1812	Latest by vivi36 17 May 10
maintenance or mortgage payments, not both? Hi all, just wondering if you could share your views. My stbx of 9mths has continued to pay half of all mortgage payments. Initially I was happy to mana ... 16 May 10, by catty79	Replies:0 :277
Breach of consent order/child support Hello, I need help! I got divorced 3yrs ago. I got a clean break. I signed a consent order where I agreed to support my son until he finishes Uni. According ... 08 May 10, by Johnmw6 Latest 16 May 10 by catty79	Replies:5 :315	Latest by catty79 16 May 10
Csa and access I have been fighting for access to my son for over a year but at 14 he has decided he doesn't want to know or have anything to do with me.. My ex has now put in ... 15 May 10, by secret claret Latest 15 May 10 by Richie Rich	Replies:4 :339	Latest by Richie Rich 15 May 10
She wants to move in England, I'm french. Hi everybody, This is my first message on this forum, and I need some help. As I am French I may make some mistakes, so please excuse my english. 13 May 10, by fenrirjk Latest 13 May 10 by fenrirjk	Replies:3 :270	Latest by fenrirjk 13 May 10
Confused Hi. I wonder if anyone could help me understand a few things as I'm totally confused at the moment. My wife and myself will be sharing the cus ... 13 May 10, by Jay70 Latest 13 May 10 by Jay70	Replies:3 :346	Latest by Jay70 13 May 10
Child Benefit dispute Has anyone here every disputed Child Benefit? I am curious what is involved and what we can expect before going through with the motion. Thanks. ... 11 Dec 09, by IndyFilmGrl Latest 12 May 10 by Jane99 1 2	Replies:12 :873	Latest by Jane99 12 May 10

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