New rules - Does PWC on benefit receive ALL the maintenance?

crin

This sort of thing happens all the time. Some ex ppartner's think the absentee partner should pay for practically everything even though they are the one's who decided not to be married or together anymore.
It makes me mad as I brought up 2 kids myself after divorce in the days when maintenance was a pittance. i got £7.50pw for each child when he decided to pay it. this was in the days before CSA but on a court order.
From what I see, hear and read these days most dads/mums who are absentee parents do make an effort to pay for their kids upbringing but are getting ripped off right left and centre whilst their ex-partners are living the life of Riley. Not many declare all their maintenance either.

Zara33

crin wrote: »

This sort of thing happens all the time. Some ex ppartner's think the absentee partner should pay for practically everything even though they are the one's who decided not to be married or together anymore.
It makes me mad as I brought up 2 kids myself after divorce in the days when maintenance was a pittance. i got £7.50pw for each child when he decided to pay it. this was in the days before CSA but on a court order.
From what I see, hear and read these days most dads/mums who are absentee parents do make an effort to pay for their kids upbringing but are getting ripped off right left and centre whilst their ex-partners are living the life of Riley. Not many declare all their maintenance either.

Rather sweeping statement there!

Zara33

kelloggs36 wrote: »

Income support is different now - it will only be the amount for her - any other money for the children comes from tax credits. Not sure how £100 per week is the correct amount for IS.

Lone parents:
Aged 16-17: £50.95
or depending on their circumstances: £50.95
Aged 18 and over: £64.30
Dependent children:
From birth to day before 20th birthday: £56.11
Most families in receipt of Income Support receive support for their children through Child Tax Credit. A decision will be made on transferring the remaining cases in due course. To find out more about Child Tax Credit.

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_015271.xml.html

Blonde_Bint

:jNRP now wants contact with son :j

Thats a good thing yes? Good for you :cheesy: aw thats lovely. See look at that it can be a bit doom n gloom round here but something nice happening its good to read. :cheesy:

Zara33

Blonde_Bint wrote: »

:jNRP now wants contact with son :j

Thats a good thing yes? Good for you :cheesy: aw thats lovely. See look at that it can be a bit doom n gloom round here but something nice happening its good to read. :cheesy:

Tis early days, they are both taking things slowly time will tell i guess

Blonde_Bint

Zara33 wrote: »

Tis early days, they are both taking things slowly time will tell i guess

I know I dont know you but i'm quite excited, they might find things they have in common, they might find they are interested in some of the same things and like to talk about the same stuff better late than never.

quick question, ahem how do you get that smiley face you've got to work because I cant make it take when I try:o I click on it but it wont appear in the text x

btw I cant get most things to work i'm still amazed that i'm able to post anything at all even drivel lol:rotfl: I have found a smile that I like better than that crazy green grin lol that one. but yours is better.

Zara33

Blonde_Bint wrote: »

I know I dont know you but i'm quite excited, they might find things they have in common, they might find they are interested in some of the same things and like to talk about the same stuff better late than never.

I think they are both as nervous as hell, which is understandable. Not sure how things will pan out at the moment they are communicating via email. As for them both actually getting to meet each other best not rush these things.

(I'm also happy but nervous)

abt101

Zara33 wrote: »

I think they are both as nervous as hell, which is understandable. Not sure how things will pan out at the moment they are communicating via email. As for them both actually getting to meet each other best not rush these things.

(I'm also happy but nervous)

How old is the child and how long has it been since they've seen each other?
I've now gone nearly 4 months because PWC has been making it difficult

Zara33

abt101 wrote: »

How old is the child and how long has it been since they've seen each other?
I've now gone nearly 4 months because PWC has been making it difficult

13 years ...........

abt101

Zara33 wrote: »

13 years ...........

Sorry do you mean you haven't been in touch for 13 years! :eek: