Is CSA1 an exact science? (if so where can I get a copy of the formula) -merged-

bdt1

Kelloggs please can I ask when and on what criteria you can request an appeal of a decision. Just we were reassessed 12 months ago not informed until 8 months ago, and even then CSA didn't outline how they ad calculated figure in a nutshell we w ere told could only ask for appeal 1 month after decision, not possible as we didn't know about it, now have solicitor looking at exceptional circs as reason for appeal - which apparently can be looked at for up to 13 months after decision

Sensemaya

mothballed wrote: »

Im not worried about being pressured to find work while on JSA, I can deal with that and the credit crunch favours me anyway. I only need JSA to clear my rent arrears but do they clear arrears retrospectively?, get the CSA's attention and stop this crazy CSA1 assessment. JSA also attracts free court fees and legal aid. The CSA does not allow any of that. I only need it to May 09 mmm I think you are being optimistic here re: CSA. This could drag on., long before the heavy mob at the dole office bring me in for interrogation. I dont need JSA when baby arrives.

My girlfriend is a medical doctor and says I am well within the remit of having my own GP make an official diagnosis for stress exhaution and depression etc but this could impact my future employment prospects and insurance premoiums because the diagnosis goes on my medical record. Sickness benefits has been explored and offers better benefits over JSA, but we have ruled it out because of long term damage. I need a 150% clean medical record.

You have probably mentioned this in a earlier thread, but I don't want to sift through your previous posts.

How much arrears are we talking about?

Loopy_Girl

He's has said in an earlier post S that he is planning to get his landlord to increase his rent which will then be covered by LHA to pay his rent plus arrears.:rolleyes:

Sensemaya

OK..and I am not missing the point, but that is another argument and I'm not going there. I have also given up arguing about CSA Law. It is a waste of time because nothing is going to change. And yes, I did contribute to the Henshaw, or whatever his name is, Report.

I have told you to contact Stephen Lawson. IMO, ( sorry NACSA Chair...hugs ), SL is the only person that can help you. You could try James Pirrie too...he recommended SL to me as I was eligible for public funding.

You need to go back to the fundamentals ie complete account breakdown.

You are coming on here picking people's brains when you really need to sit down with a specialist.

I can guarantee you SL will tear your strategy apart and tell you straight whether you have a case or not. He does not mince words. If you don't like what he says, you will just have to accept it.

You haven't gone through ICE, you haven't approached your MP, you haven't gone through the Parliamentary Ombudsman. This can take years.In other words you haven't exhausted the complaints procedure.

Short cut is Stephen Lawson. Talk to him and then back to us.

Sensemaya

mothballed wrote: »

While on JSA the CSA can take all the time it wants.

Oh it will, believe me. Long past May 2009.

I have never been on JSA, but I think it's not the bed of roses you think it is. Thorns more like and I wish you luck.

mothballed

You are saying the right stuff Kel.

kelloggs36 wrote: »

That is correct - when did you ask for a reassessment based on the reduced income? Do you now have 3 payslips which show a reduced income figure? If so, then you should via your MP request another reassessment.

I have payslips going back to prehistoric times. Scanning the last 2 years and sending them off. Do i just write a simple letter MP with a brief case summary?

kelloggs36 wrote: »

If however, you do overtime then it will be counted as income unless it is a one-off event.

One off event and its clear as daylight on my payslips. Its mainly covering annual leave in summer and some private hire PCV coach driving work once a year.

kelloggs36 wrote: »

Your child still needs to be supported whether you wish to do it or not,

I understand that is the law. 30% of salary for 2 children.

kelloggs36 wrote: »

why are you so against paying any child support?

Oh dear, a rather careless assumption. The CSA seems to do a good enough job of that already. Who said I am against paying child support? I have been forced to make over over 52% of my salary and have paid well past my fair share. It has bankrupted me. I am so against a boyfriend moving into my own bed, displacing me of my own house, invoke forced separation between me and my kids automatically invoking the CSA to completly screwed my life up. My ex's circumstances are self inflicted.

kelloggs36 wrote: »

Can you not come to a private agreement with your ex?

Definitely. I want my life back.

mothballed

kelloggs36 wrote: »

What is your protected income figure? If, what you say is correct then you would not be able to pay the full amount due to you falling below the protected income figure.

It says £262.17, but it makes no difference because the assessment is based on 75 hours a week.

mothballed

Loopy_Girl wrote: »

He's has said in an earlier post S that he is planning to get his landlord to increase his rent which will then be covered by LHA to pay his rent plus arrears.:rolleyes:

Its £42 a week by the tenancy agreement. I understand prescribed HB rates is higher than this and will cut the arrears. A financial adviser calls this 'working the system'. Its perfectly legal.

Loopy_Girl

mothballed wrote: »

It says £262.17, but it makes no difference because the assessment is based on 75 hours a week.

So when did you phone/write/email them and tell them you had reduced your hours? This would have automatically triggered a reassessment.

Loopy_Girl

mothballed wrote: »

Its £42 a week by the tenancy agreement. I understand prescribed HB rates is higher than this and will cut the arrears. A financial adviser calls this 'working the system'. Its perfectly legal.

LHA rates take into account that you have sole use of a kitchen and bathroom.