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When does it stop?
My daughter is now 18 (April 21), currently doing her A-Levels. Leaves school on the 28th May. Hopefully commenting an apprenticeship, only 12 weeks per annum at uni. The rest of the time is on the job training. £15k wage. No agreement through the old CSA or current child maintenance. When do I stop paying? I’ve been told…
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Child's rent and board
Hi, my son is 18yrs old, doing an aprentiship, where he is at college one day a week and working with a mechanic the other 4 days a week, he takes home £950 a month. He pays £140 a month for room and board etc, I feel this isn't enough as it costs me about £110 a month just for his food and that doesn't include the washing…
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30 free hours / tax free childcare website issues
Hi all, My son is 3 yrs old in August so I'm able to apply for his '30 free hours' code. I applied yesterday but the government website has informed me that we are not eligible because: "Your child's details were on your application submission more than once" They've also said because of this we have lost the tax free…
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CMS sending annual review letters for closed case including personal information
I have a case with the CMS which was closed around 3 years ago. In February of this year I received an annual review letter for this case. The "child" is now 21 years old. This letter was also sent to the child's mother and included information that I was now in receipt of benefits. I have made a complaint to the CMS…
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Child Benefit in Leap Years - 52 weeks paid vs 53 weeks on Self Assessment Tax Return!
Ok hopefully this is a simple one - although different people have different numbers of children - the principle should be the same... So - I have 3 children and in the 2020/21 tax year received 13 payments of 195.80 each, totaling 2545.40. When divided by 52 weeks this gives 48.95 per week. I used 2545.40 on my SATR,…
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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…
