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

Countryboy

Thanks Kelloggs

Due to me finding it difficult to speak to the CSA during the day my partner has been authorised to speak to them on my behalf and for this she had to give her NI number. If I refuse to give her details can they use this against her without authorisation?

pd001

Countryboy wrote: »

Thanks Kelloggs

Due to me finding it difficult to speak to the CSA during the day my partner has been authorised to speak to them on my behalf and for this she had to give her NI number. If I refuse to give her details can they use this against her without authorisation?

Firstly, if you read some of my posts on this board you will see that I have posted many many times that, in my opinion, and in the opinion of others on here, contacting the csa by phone is a very bad idea.

In any event the telephone deed is done
although you can stop it at any time if you want to

I would have simply set up a password and I would not have used a National Insurance Number
Kelloggs36 will be able to advise you further on this matter

Countryboy

But the trouble was they kept phoning me on my mobile at work and as I drive for a living it was not ideal so my partner agreed to speak to them but as yet they have not contacted her.

Am I able to now tell them that I don't want them to contact her and to delete her details.

pd001

Countryboy wrote: »

But the trouble was they kept phoning me on my mobile at work and as I drive for a living it was not ideal so my partner agreed to speak to them but as yet they have not contacted her.

Am I able to now tell them that I don't want them to contact her and to delete her details.

Of course you can! They will pester you on the phone if they already have your number until you write to them and tell them to deal with you in writing only.

Some more advice for you, its up to you wether or not you choose to use the information,

Never deal with the csa on the phone, ensure that everything is put in writing.
Tell them, by way of a letter that you do not wish to deal with them over the phone.
If you have the time scan everything into your pc so that you have a backup of your paper file.
Never phone!
Always write!
When you write to them send EVERY letter by recorded delivery and print off the delivery reports from the Royal mail website!
If they phone you....never speak!
(once they have introduced themselves, DON'T be rude to them, just put the phone down) They supposedly record some / all phone calls for staff training purposes so....dont be rude.
Keep copies of all comunication, yours and theirs, don't lose anything!
Build a paper file! Do not lose anything

Believe me......you will need a paper file. Phone calls will get in the way and conversations can be misunderstood on both sides.
I have never spoken to the csa, and my paper file is HUGE, but I do not regret this decision. In fact building a paper file, and backing up everything to my PC has been the more than worth the huge effort on my behalf

Countryboy

Thank you. I will know what to do in the future.

But will they delete her NI number if I tell them I don't want them contacting her?

pd001

Countryboy wrote: »

Thank you. I will know what to do in the future.

But will they delete her NI number if I tell them I don't want them contacting her?

I have no idea but there nay be other regulars on here who may be able to help you on this one

If you are wary that they have her NI number then she doesn t have to be your partner for ever does she? (hint)
You could break up at any time couldn t you? (hint)

Countryboy

Thanks. Relationship a bit rocky anyway at the moment.

pd001

Countryboy wrote: »

Thanks. Relationship a bit rocky anyway at the moment.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

kelloggs36

Lying is getting into dodgy ground. It isn't worth it. At the moment, giving her details won't make a blind bit of difference to the assessment. Later on, if he refuses to give them and the PWC applies for a departure, then it will go against him as his partner earns less than him, so they are likely to go for the 50/50 split or worst case scenario go for 99/1 split on housing costs. You need to look at what is going to protect you - legally - and in your case giving her details will do that.

mothballed

pd001 wrote: »

When you write to them send EVERY letter by recorded delivery and print off the delivery reports from the Royal mail website!

Thats not necessary.

Just ask the postmaster for a certificate of posting and Section 7 of the Interpretation Act does the rest. If the CSA decides to lie and say they never got your letter, then they have a bigger problem than they started with.