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My partners child maintenance. Do I become accountable from my earnings for my partners child maintenance if he becomes a stay at home parent with our child and has no earnings of his own? ... 11 May 10, by michelle1234 Latest 11 May 10 by Fiona 1 2	Replies:7 :694	Latest by Fiona 11 May 10
Enforcement of Consent Order I signed a consent order with my ex - I was blackmailed into signing for a larger amount of child support per month than I could afford and to lie about my inco ... 10 May 10, by Oleg	Replies:0 :273
Do I have to pay for a step daughter? I have been with my wife for 10 years and we are heading towards divorce. She has a 16 year old daughter still at school (just about). I presume I don't have to ... 06 May 10, by JJAP Latest 06 May 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :523	Latest by TBagpuss 06 May 10
Maintenance at University Hi, I am receiving maintenance for my three children via an agreement not through the CSA, at minimum CSA rates. My son was 18 last week, but is study ... 04 May 10, by gladface Latest 04 May 10 by Fiona	Replies:3 :289	Latest by Fiona 04 May 10
What happen if he refuse to pay child maintenance? Well, basically I am finally in process with the divorce after 4 year living in an abusive relationship. He have been threating me with avoid to pay ch ... 05 Apr 10, by shana9000 Latest 03 May 10 by scharlie	Replies:5 :552	Latest by scharlie 03 May 10
Consent Order and Change of circumstances 8 years ago my ex and I seperated. 4 years ago the decree Nisi cam through. We fairly amicably agreed the terms and conditions of a Consent Order at the time wh ... 02 May 10, by ronwilson23 Latest 03 May 10 by ronwilson23 1 2	Replies:10 :811	Latest by ronwilson23 03 May 10
Maintenence from spouse in USA Hi. Not posted for a while. My partner, a dual national, moved over with her daughter(4) from usa to england 18 months after her marriage ended. She als ... 02 May 10, by coalbox	Replies:0 :333
what is child maintenance supposed to be for? Hi Can someone tell me what is CM supposed to be for ? As in does it cover extra activities , school trips etc ? My stbx is offering 25% less 3/7 as they st ... 21 Apr 10, by baboo Latest 02 May 10 by nagios 1 2	Replies:7 :721	Latest by nagios 02 May 10
when is cut off point for CSA and college My 18 year old is completing his 2nd year at college and is due to sit his A2s. My question is: when is the cut off point for the CSA - when he finishes formal ... 01 May 10, by jaw Latest 01 May 10 by jaw	Replies:2 :341	Latest by jaw 01 May 10
Need advice on CSA please I have been told i have to pay the csa a monthly amount so they can pass it on to my ex-wife.Its for my daughter who is 18 and at college.She is 19 in August,wi ... 29 Apr 10, by cavalino Latest 29 Apr 10 by Fiona	Replies:1 :419	Latest by Fiona 29 Apr 10
Can she just stop paying? Hi Wiki, The financial side of my divorce was settled just over a year ago with my ex-wife getting half the value of the house. I have care of our two ... 28 Apr 10, by rob1963 Latest 29 Apr 10 by WhiteRose	Replies:3 :377	Latest by WhiteRose 29 Apr 10
You have to wonder!! Hi guys, Came home from work this lunchtime to find 7 brown envelopes through the door, all addressed to me. Opened the first one, and it said that my ... 28 Apr 10, by NikkiD Latest 29 Apr 10 by notmuchlongernow	Replies:3 :275	Latest by notmuchlongernow 29 Apr 10
C-MEC I understand that sometime in 2011 the rules for calculating child maintenance will change to a percentage of gross income. My stbx is paid a huge gros ... 26 Apr 10, by skeptical	Replies:0 :295
Support for my son at University I have been supporting my son at University by paying his rent, bills, food etc. This has been difficult as the divorce dragged on for a couple of years and wa ... 21 Apr 10, by Mark08 Latest 23 Apr 10 by Mark08 1 2	Replies:9 :846	Latest by Mark08 23 Apr 10
Court order or CSA? Hi I'm going to be commencing divorce proceedings in a couple of months following 2 year separation. There is currently a verbal arrangement b ... 23 Apr 10, by SadEyes Latest 23 Apr 10 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :295	Latest by TBagpuss 23 Apr 10
ex still after more money after a difficult divorce which cost me my home, thousands and almost my life through health, My ex is hounding me for extra money. After every thing she has co ... 20 Apr 10, by Bobbinalong Latest 20 Apr 10 by WhiteRose 1 2	Replies:7 :673	Latest by WhiteRose 20 Apr 10
NRP hiding income from CSA I am the PWC for my son and receive Child Benefit and Tax Credits for him. The NRP has just been assessed by the CSA and initially is having to pay the ... 26 Mar 10, by naffedhubby Latest 18 Apr 10 by ladylou 1 2	Replies:9 :1012	Latest by ladylou 18 Apr 10
Contact cut as ex moving away & childs behaviour Please can anyone help me prepare for the storm ahead that I just know is coming - once our divorce has finally been sorted after nearly two years, and my ex ha ... 13 Apr 10, by dakotajm Latest 14 Apr 10 by eyes on horizon	Replies:1 :454	Latest by eyes on horizon 14 Apr 10
How can I ensure maintenance agreement is met? Hi all, My divorce went through a couple of years ago and the result of our private settlement was that I paid her a fixed amount up front and she woul ... 27 Mar 10, by Pumpkinhead12 Latest 13 Apr 10 by Ursa Major	Replies:3 :298	Latest by Ursa Major 13 Apr 10
Backdated child maintenance? Wonder if anyone can give me some advice. Is there any way you can claim backdated child maintenance? I thought you could do it through the CSA but have found ... 28 Mar 10, by Topazjewel Latest 13 Apr 10 by Fiona	Replies:5 :872	Latest by Fiona 13 Apr 10
my son lives elewhere do i still pay maintance hi i have an order to pay maintance for my 2 children who are nearly 16 and 12 .I have found out that my son dose not live with his mum my ex anymore and hasent ... 10 Apr 10, by circuit Latest 10 Apr 10 by Elle	Replies:3 :386	Latest by Elle 10 Apr 10
Does my benefits count?? Help Hi All, My husband ex partner has put a calim in for "departure of maintenance" and lifestyle inconsistencies was noted. However the CSA have ... 06 Apr 10, by missisie Latest 09 Apr 10 by mike62	Replies:1 :297	Latest by mike62 09 Apr 10
Does my benefit count as partner to NRP? Hi All, My husband ex partner has put a calim in for "departure of maintenance" and lifestyle inconsistencies was noted. However the CSA have ... 08 Apr 10, by missisie Latest 08 Apr 10 by missisie	Replies:2 :270	Latest by missisie 08 Apr 10
how would CM be worked out now? Hi all, as the dust is now settling, my ex still doesnt 'get it' completely. I suspect after gaining my contact order the only thing remaining for her would ... 08 Apr 10, by Bobbinalong Latest 08 Apr 10 by nbm1708	Replies:2 :341	Latest by nbm1708 08 Apr 10
Court Ruling - Need Clarification Hy Peeps Just a quick one - am in the middle of drafting up a response to his ex wives lies & nonsense....tribunal blah blah Is it true th ... 07 Apr 10, by Harley7 Latest 07 Apr 10 by Harley7	Replies:2 :333	Latest by Harley7 07 Apr 10
Contact or lack of Hi Just looking for advice regarding my situation. I haven’t seen my kids for nearly 9 months. It is the view of all concerned in my case that the childre ... 26 Feb 10, by matt2 Latest 06 Apr 10 by Elle 1 2	Replies:13 :777	Latest by Elle 06 Apr 10
maintenance hiya, I hav 2 children one is 18 and the other 8.my eldestdoes not stay muh at my house, bt my youngest stays every oher week with me. I have just got ... 02 Apr 10, by melinajj Latest 02 Apr 10 by gettingadjusted	Replies:1 :291	Latest by gettingadjusted 02 Apr 10
Finally contacted CSA well just an update really... I am the nrp to cut a long story short... our son lives with dad.. I have always paid csa (and so i should) apparently i ... 26 Mar 10, by minimouse Latest 31 Mar 10 by minimouse	Replies:4 :302	Latest by minimouse 31 Mar 10
CSA Dear anyone do the CSA take into account the parent without cares outgoings ie housing costs or is it just a blanket charge depending on how many kids ... 31 Mar 10, by neverends Latest 31 Mar 10 by naffedhubby	Replies:1 :334	Latest by naffedhubby 31 Mar 10
Overseas NRP - help please I never thought I'd get here. Afer over 3 years of proceedings My ex has finally given written confirmation he is unwilling to provide any maintenece f ... 30 Mar 10, by Sparkles Latest 30 Mar 10 by Sparkles	Replies:2 :377	Latest by Sparkles 30 Mar 10
altering consent order maint. amount Hello Wiki, My divorce went fairy well, compared to some, but, my question is: We have a court agreed order for contact & child maintenanc ... 28 Mar 10, by JanieB Latest 29 Mar 10 by Fiona	Replies:3 :336	Latest by Fiona 29 Mar 10
Help! dont see what we can do!!!!! Hi hope some one can help. Brielfy, my new husband separted from his ex girlfriend 2006. It apears that she put a claim in for Child.S back in 1995 how ... 29 Mar 10, by missisie Latest 29 Mar 10 by .Charles	Replies:1 :333	Latest by .Charles 29 Mar 10
Court Order to CSA?? Message removed ... 07 Mar 10, by say_so Latest 26 Mar 10 by rogerdgood 1 2	Replies:8 :715	Latest by rogerdgood 26 Mar 10
Informal Agreement vs CSA RP OH to save confusion: I have paid my stbx £500/mo for 3 children all under the age of 12 since our seperation in May 2008. This has never changed , ... 25 Mar 10, by eyes on horizon Latest 25 Mar 10 by eyes on horizon	Replies:2 :351	Latest by eyes on horizon 25 Mar 10
CSA AND PENSION? HI there i am paying into a personal pension plan but my ex wants more money from me and wont be able to contribute towards it do the csa take my pension into c ... 25 Mar 10, by mbc12345 Latest 25 Mar 10 by gettingadjusted	Replies:1 :326	Latest by gettingadjusted 25 Mar 10
Variation to CSA ... 25 Mar 10, by jamais	Replies:0 :272
Maintenance advice please! I need some advice or points of view please. I have been separated from my husband of 14 years (together for 18) for just over 6 months now, for the last few mo ... 23 Mar 10, by SaraA Latest 24 Mar 10 by Fiona	Replies:1 :306	Latest by Fiona 24 Mar 10
A very long wait After 7 1/2 years with no financial support for the 4 children, I have just heard that the CSA have a Committal Hearing date 2 weeks away. Not holding my br ... 23 Mar 10, by ladylou Latest 23 Mar 10 by chris75	Replies:5 :302	Latest by chris75 23 Mar 10
Child Support when kids are split between parents How is Child Support calculated when Two Children live with their Mother and One with their Father? The logical answer would seem to be for the Parent with One ... 24 Feb 10, by lesinOZ Latest 22 Mar 10 by nbm1708	Replies:2 :489	Latest by nbm1708 22 Mar 10
CSA - changes in circumstances Hi All, I've just applied to the CSA for CM as ex hasn't so much as offered a bean since we split. I've just received my Decree Absolute although Anci ... 19 Mar 10, by finallyhere Latest 20 Mar 10 by melsywooh	Replies:1 :380	Latest by melsywooh 20 Mar 10

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