When do the CSA get involved?

Flashdaisy

Do they only get involved if the other parent contacts them? Or if the parent with custody of the child claims certain types of benefits?

Many thanks

DUTR

Either parent can open a case.

kelloggs36

It is no longer the case that a person on certain benefits has to claim CSA - but they still have to declare their money to the benefits agency.

Flashdaisy

Many thanks for the replies.

It's good to know they don't get involved if you are claiming benefits; my eldest DD's father has always paid maintenance, and myself and my DH were to have to claim any benefits I would feel really awful if my ex and his wife were pursued by the CSA. We all have a good relationship and I wouldn't want the CSA to wreck that.

Thanks

Caz3121

If you claim certain benefits you need to declare the maintenance - for some, such as housing benefits and tax credits it makes no difference to the amount paid, but for others like income support they will reduce your benefit (by anything you receive over £20 per week)

katie1

Is it worth putting a claim in for csa if the father is out of work and on benefits ??? he did work up untill this aprill but has stopped will i get anything while he is claiming benefits or am i just wasting my time .

Zara33

katie1 wrote: »

Is it worth putting a claim in for csa if the father is out of work and on benefits ??? he did work up untill this aprill but has stopped will i get anything while he is claiming benefits or am i just wasting my time .

If he is on benefits generally the CSA only take £5 per week. Your choice.