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Eligibility for paternity pay
Hi, I have really struggled to get clarity from the gov.uk website regarding paternity pay. I’ve since tried calling HMRC and Citizens Advice but to no avail. I would really appreciate it if someone is able to clarify the eligibility criteria... My partner was employed up until the end of July 2020 when he was…
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Would I qualify for 30 hours free childcare? Please help!
Hello, My daughter has just turned 2 but I am panicking that we won't receive 30 hours free childcare when she turns 3 I've looked at the guidance but I'm not sure on how they calculate income. My partner earns over £142 a week but I'm not sure if I do My overall monthly pay is £577 My take home each month is £547 (This…
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child maintenance btec level 3
Hi all, can someone please advise My child is doing a BTEC Diploma Level 3 course. When will my payments stop?
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IR35 - Child Maintenance
Good evening everyone, I am a newbie. I am going through a divorce having separated from my husband last year. I would like some information please. My husband is a director of a limited company and currently files annual tax returns. I have now found out through his disclosure as part of the financial proceedings in…
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Child support payment - irregular income
Hi. I lost my job back in October and have taken on part time work from January. Myself and my ex partner have an agreed payment arrangement and I pay each month depending on how often I have the kids. I've been doing some consultancy work since November and have just got paid (£2000 after pension). My question is how do I…
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Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders - REMO
Before I start, I am the paying parent and I may get lots of hate mail and stigmatised as 'one of those fathers'. However, I will start to ask my question and hopefully get some real help regarding my situation. My ex wife is of Polish origin and we had a daughter, who was born here in the UK. However, my ex wife decided…
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CMS, keep using wrong info for calculations, claiming arrears
- started university full time in September 2020. As a result, gone from full time employment to a zero hour part time job at weekends. My pay can vary, sometimes no pay if i dont have time available to work. - i sent them payslips from november to march 2021, where I averaged £102 a week for that 5 month period. - they…
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CMS, keep using wrong info for calculations, claiming arrears
- started university full time in September 2020. As a result, gone from full time employment to a zero hour part time job at weekends. My pay can vary, sometimes no pay if i dont have time available to work. - i sent them payslips from november to march 2021, where I averaged £102 a week for that period. - they keep using…
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childcare vouchers -missold?
I accrued childcare vouchers via salary sacrifice over a number of years, for using with my two daughters. At the time I took them out I was under the impression I would be able to use them for any Ofsted regulated after school clubs, school trips, sports clubs etc, however other than the childminder, I never found…
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Income threshold for CHB
"You may have to pay back some of your Child Benefit in tax if your (or your partner’s) individual income is over £50,000."Is that gross or net income?
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Separated non married Dad
Hello I pay child maintenance monthly to my 8yo boy. I was not married to mum and we split up 5 years ago.Mum now has a solicitor asking to access my assets. I’m worried because I own a house (mortgaged) with money I earnt pre relationship. Do I need to lawfully provide this? TIA
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Advice for partner required please
Hi all. In a nutshell my partners ex is playing the system so to speak and would really appreciate if anyone could possibly advise on next steps. Some context: My partner had a private arrangement with her ex where he would pay her directly. He then decided to pay when he wanted to which often went on for many months with…
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New amounts per month..
Wondering if anyone can shed any light on this.. I currently pay child maintenance via a deduction from my benefits £8.40 weekly.. received a text message from the child maintenance service stating; "We've reviewed your case and your new payment plan from 01/06/2021 will be £43.33 per Month. You don't need to call us - we…
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Sipp and UC
Basically I have around 48k from family home sale due to divorce I claim CB for my 8 year old and my ex my other child as we share care I was thinking of my options what to do with the money if to buy or not but I’ve found out if I put the majority of it into a Sipp and carry on renting I will get a considerable amount of…
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Childcare refund
Hi there I have a balance of circa £1400 in my childcare account and do not need it anymore for childcare. I have been told by the childcare provider that I cannot have a refund and also by my employer that they cannot help. Is there any other way I can try and get the money? I don't need holiday childcare either. Am I…
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Ex husband wants more nights so can get support payments
Hi I am mother to my 15 year old son. I am separated and will be divorcing my husband (his father). I moved out of the family home 18 months ago. We are trying to resolve finances and the subject of child care has come around. My son has remained in the family home, but spends weekends with me. I would like to share the…
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Collection charge
I missed a few payments and without warning they started taking it direct from my wages, (which I don't really mind). However this method incurs a 20% collection charge every week which I think is extortionate to say the least! Don't know how they can justify such an amount and not give me any notification prior to doing…
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Childcare vouchers
Hi, this is my first post on here. I’ve had a look and can’t see anything related. I have been saving childcare vouchers for years. We save enough to cover wrap around care and holidays but due to lockdown we’re not in credit by several hundred pounds (didn’t want to stop them straight away as we wouldn’t be able to…
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Advice On High Income Child Benefit Charge
Good morning, Hoping some one can give me some guidance on the charge as I find it a mine field and after talking to the tax office being no clearer. 1 - I file my return in April after receiving my p60 from my employer, do we then pay back for the previous years money received? 2 - My tax code for this tax year is 1049L…
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Divorce, Mortgage, Child Support
Hi All, looking for some advise for my daughter who is in the process of divorce after her husband had an affair and left the family home. they own two flats, one is buy to let and the other is the family home she shares with 2 children. they have decided that he will keep the buy to let and she will stay in the family…
