How much should I pay?

catenorfolk

Honey_B wrote: »

Wow - thanks for all the quick, helpful and reassuring replies!

I've heard of something called "spousal support" - would I have to pay that too? Also, is the CSA figure the legal maximum I would have to pay? I'm prepared to pay more than the 15% but nothing like £1000. Can she get a higher amount by going to court or claiming some of my assets? This is all new to me, I'm afraid...

Spousal support would be decided by the courts. The courts would refer your ex to the csa for child support. and as she earns as much as you do and can afford to purchase a home outright then that really wouldnt be an issue, especially as you were not married.

Loopy_Girl

DUTR wrote: »

Gosh! I'm shocked at the replies

You really do have a chip on each shoulder don't you?:rolleyes:

DUTR

Loopy_Girl wrote: »

You really do have a chip on each shoulder don't you?:rolleyes:

Where is the chip?, just nice to see a balance of replies now, the replies have stayed on the due payment and not the child the child the child, and it does not seem that any of the replies were 'punishing' the NRP to be

Blonde_Bint

DUTR wrote: »

Gosh! I'm shocked at the replies but yes 15% net max, you will be paying around £65 per week or less .

whats shocking you DUTR, my good man:D

Blonde_Bint

and what are the chips on his shoulders for? or even from? are they there?

you lot are saying hidden messages again and I dont know what your talking about. most unfair to binty that is. I need a face with tears on the cheeks.

Blonde_Bint

DUTR wrote: »

Where is the chip?, just nice to see a balance of replies now, the replies have stayed on the due payment and not the child the child the child, and it does not seem that any of the replies were 'punishing' the NRP to be

Aw Loops he doesnt have any (chips on his shoulders) just as well or he'd stink, christ hope your not catching Bintyitis very hard to shake off it is.

DUTR

Blonde_Bint wrote: »

whats shocking you DUTR, my good man:D

I was just shocked that the query was answered without folk ganging up on the OP, it almost seems like MSE can be a friendly place for advice for both sides of the fence after all :A

Loopy_Girl

DUTR wrote: »

Where is the chip?, just nice to see a balance of replies now, the replies have stayed on the due payment and not the child the child the child, and it does not seem that any of the replies were 'punishing' the NRP to be

"the child the child the child"

yeah, I can see right enough why you would have an issue with people being concerned about children....s'long as the wallet is out eh? job done:rolleyes:

kelloggs36

That is because the NRP is asking a simple question - they aren't trying to get out of paying.

PlayingHardball

Exactly Kelloggs, glad that the OP is just trying to do right by his child. Honey_B I wouldn't worry too much about the spousal support. I believe the law is much different if you are not married and I doubt she would be able to claim this. Especially seeing you are splitting the property in her favour and she will be able to house herself and child. Did you equally share household expenses?

I was divorced after a 20+ marriage, with 3 kids at the time, 7, 13, and 18 and had the option of going for either spousal support or clean break. I went for clean break. But it did go to court in order to decide financial split. As I worked just 16 hours and had little earning capacity, courts sang in my favour at the time. If the ex had his way, I wouldn't have been able to support my children. As it is, he didn't get his way and has ended up a very angry bitter man. Must note, he was and is a control freak, and those type don't like having their control removed by courts.

Sorry - off the topic, and having a rant about the ex! But it felt good...lol.

As the OP ex partner is able to support herself, there won't be any fear of spousal support. But to put your mind at ease, it would be worth sitting with a solicitor to lay out your facts and figures. Thats what I did when I was in your place - the initial stages and fearing the worst for my future.