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Non-resi parent not backdating change of circumstance
Just been speaking to the CSA - apologies but I have copied and pasted this from what I've written to a friend in an email. Did you know that even though the CSA state that non-resident parents HAVE to inform the CSA to any change in their circumstances, there is nothing to stop the non-resident parent from not bothering…
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CSA and WTC
Hi, sorry I've just posted and been looking into this. The direct gov website calculator is now asking for working tax credit to be taken into account for CSA calculations. Is this right? I wasn't aware that WTC has ever been used as income so worried now we may not have been paying enough. We only qualify for a very…
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What if the CSA undercharge?
The CSA get their information directly from my employer. If they get the calculations wrong and undercharge me, could they then claim back the underpayment even though it would be through no fault of my own? Thanks, roadweary
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Need some advise please
Hello All, I wondered if there is anyone here that can offer useful advise for my wife and I please. I am posting this on her behalf as I want to support her where I can. We got married last year and I have taken the 2 children from her previous marriage on as my own flesh and blood. Brandon is 12 and Sammy is 13 (teenager…
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CSA dad refusing to pay
My girlfriend has a 4 year old boy whose dad is a complete joke, it's tempting to explain why but for now I want to focus on one part. He has been messing my gf about with money for her son and has not been paying for a number of months, She has now been in touch with the CSA and they have chased up his employer but they…
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C.S.A confusion
Hi does anyone understand how this complex csa system works. When I met my new partner I had one daughter from my previous relationship who I receive child support for. My partner was on jsa therefore was not paying csa for his own daughter from his previous relationship. We then moved in together and have had 2 further…
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Why is there 2 systems and new one you pay MORE?
Iam currently paying CS, they take £7.20 a week from my Jobseekers Allowance, but then I saw on their website that its £5.00 a week?, on a recent phone call to them about this I asked and they said its £5 on the new system and £7.20 on the old system... I was about too ask why but got cut off!!! ....how is that in anyway…
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Will my partner have to pay csa?
Me and my partner live in seperate homes. He has his own and I live with my parents. I'm currently being paid maternity pay but will have to go on income support when my ma runs out as I'm unemployed. My aunt who works for the council seems to think that if I'm claiming benefits and living apart from my partner that he…
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New claim for 19 1/2 year old
Been through all the crap over the last few years and they still cant bring my account up to date which would prove I've overpaid after tribunal decisions. ICE have gave them to this week to provide an accurate account breakdown which they had made a pigs ear of last April. I have calculated I had overpaid in excess of…
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Child Support USEFUL LINKS
The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Child Support. Samaritans ................Shelter...................... Cruse - bereavement support Women's Aid............... National Debtline ..........Mind - Mental Health Hideout For children & young people experiencing domestic violence…
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Name & shame CSA-deadbeat dads
I have a CSA case that's been running for nearly 13 years! It is still running as the father reused to accept arrears of £11,000 and has most recently given the CSA fraudulent tax returns-e.g stating earnings of only £895 when their investigation showed over £30,000 going through his accounts for the same period. They have…
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Advice on claiming from my ex
Sorry for long post want to explain the whole situation, I have an 11 year old daughter from a previous relationship since splitting with her father (when she was 9 month's old) he has never paid regular maintenance he first moved to Canada where he could not be chased although to be fair he did ocasionally send clothes…
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tax credit and the disregard
Hi everyone Can anyone give me advice on tax credits 2011 to 2012 household income of 9,400 but 2012 /2013 household income of 22,000 any ideas on how much overpayment we will need to pay as feeling worried about this Any advice appreciated
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just started a new csa case....
ex has called csa. she wanted more money, i paid her £42 a week due to my wage, csa did a wage review and now im paying her £41 a week.:rotfl: they worked out my wage at 281 but with shift allowance its 290 but this is not always gauranteed. so i think the figure should be £42. if they ask for wage slips will they backdate…
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Should I not bother?
Due to a recent residency change my ex is still claiming child benefit and child tax credits (because he is refusing to sign the form stating he no longer cares for the children).. which means in about 2-3 months I may actually start receiving both. He has the children 2 nights every fortnight (52 nights a year). He works…
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Do CSA take into account NRP outgoings per month.. bills/loans etc?
Hi looking for some advice. My wife and I separated a year ago and since then I have provided payments for the two kids. We agreed on a set ammount so it didnt have to go through CSA. I eventually bought a new house last month after staying with family since the separation. Last month they took two mortgage payments for…
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Non resident father advice needed
My daughter who is 18 has left school but may go back to study in sept. she is currently working and has also moved out from her mothers last week. I contacted the csa who contacted the mother but the mother has refused to stop the csa stating she is just staying with a friend. Csa advised me I have to speak to child…
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Missing payments, found after 10 years.
My daughters father paid relevant payments for 12 months in 2003-2004. I was never informed of this until Jan this year. After a few phone calls the payments are being sent out to me, very grateful for this but I am wondering as they have been sat in their bank for this long, haven't they generated interest and if so…
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Some advice on csa1 vs csa2
So my friend claims csa for her 2 children. She's on csa1. Her ex, for the past year has been doing constant change of circumstances every 3 months and payments have been reducing. He was paying £425 for years and now it's dropped to £160pm because his mortgage is £1000pm. The lady on the phone told her that it would be a…
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Court Action
I wonder if anyone can help please? My ex has had his bank account frozen by the CSA for non-payment. He is a tad upset. He has told our daughter that he will go to court over it (I believe he has 28 days to respond), but my question is does he have to pay to go to court, or is it just part of the process or if he can…
