Please define what "Child Maintenance" Covers

LizzieS_2

Schedule 1 says:
"(1) If, on an application by a person who has reached the age of eighteen, it appears to the court—
(a) that the applicant is, will be or (if an order were made under this paragraph) would be receiving instruction at an educational establishment or undergoing training for a trade, profession or vocation, whether or not while in gainful employment;"

It depends whether you class university as an educational establishment.

kelloggs36

Which of course it is!

Dancing_Shoes

LizzieS wrote: »

There are numerous depending factors for what a court will take into account. Apart from the list in the Children's Act, the manner in which the child was expected to be educated when both parents were together (if applicable), the ability of child to put sufficient time into study without grades falling due to trying to work too (depends on level of intelligence). From a nrp perspective, offers of help are taken into account, but it depends how realistic that offer is in the courts opinion (eg if you have paid £200pm in child support then offer just £20pm, it could go against you).

We were also told that the needs of a "child" would come first i.e if you have young children in your household that have missed out on certain things because of you paying child maintenance then their needs would be considered before the 18 year old. Child support is completely different to support whilst the child is at university and the courts would take a dim view of you being expected to cover the full or most of the cost if the pwc is not contributing. I have to say that from what I have heard on other forums there is more chance of success if the child is resident at university I haven't heard of a case where the child is living at home.

It really is a cheek, university is a choice and most people who have been have unfortunately had to fund themselves not be funded by their parents. My husband said that this would have ruined the relationship for him between him and his estranged children if they had tried to ruin him financially the way your son is trying to ruin you:mad:
He doesn't automatically have a "right" for these funds in the same way that the pwc has a right to child maintenance so I would stop payment straight away, seek legal advice and fight them in court if it comes to it!

Your son is bullying you!!

Blonde_Bint

I have to agree OP where does this end if you are liable to pay for him at 18 in uni when he decides to take up another course at the age of 22 will you still be liable to pay for his life because he is in full time education

I hope your loaded OP because between them (your son and your ex) it looks like your paying for his wedding and the cost of his kids when they arrive too. A total p155 take is what this is.

I'm serious when I say if I was a bloke today October 2009 I would be banging the door down to the vasectomy clinic. because its only going to get worse.

Good luck OP, BB is routing for you and I hope you get a stroke of luck, more than that I hope this doesnt do irreparable damage between your son and yourself, do let us know how you get on we'll be thinking about you.

Donedoingdebt

Blonde_Bint wrote: »

I'm serious when I say if I was a bloke today October 2009 I would be banging the door down to the vasectomy clinic. because its only going to get worse.

Does that mean you used to be a bloke BB?;)

Blonde_Bint

Shant dignify that with an answer Doney:p:rotfl:

Blonde_Bint

when the powers that be lift the age a child can claim CSA to 25 Mr Done, you'll not be so quick with that mouth on yourn:rotfl:

Donedoingdebt

The way it's going, I'll be able to claim CSA off my Mum & I'm 49!!!!!!!!!!

Dancing_Shoes

Donedoingdebt wrote: »

The way it's going, I'll be able to claim CSA off my Mum & I'm 49!!!!!!!!!!

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Blonde_Bint

Donedoingdebt wrote: »

The way it's going, I'll be able to claim CSA off my Mum & I'm 49!!!!!!!!!!

lol:D

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watch what you say Doney love, you may be one of those people who unwittingly can see into the future:eek: and I dont like your predictions 'old man':D