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Should blame be part of the equation

Gorgeous_George
Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
edited 30 July 2009 at 8:39PM in Child support
Just a thought...

If the NRP was at fault for the relationship breakdown, should they pay more? If so, how much?

Let's assume one child.

My answers are 'yes' and 5% - making 20% in total.

GG
There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.
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  • skibadee
    skibadee Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    What if he NRP wasn't at fault should they get a reduction????
  • Gorgeous_George
    Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    skibadee wrote: »
    What if he NRP wasn't at fault should they get a reduction????

    Possibly. How about 12.5% for non-fault NRP and 17.5% for fault NRP?

    A non-fault NRP gets a raw deal IMO. Not only do they lose the pleasure of living with their child(ren) through no fault of their own; they also get relieved of 15% of their pay for their ex-wife to spend as she chooses - which may not be on the child(ren).

    GG
    There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.
  • NASA_2
    NASA_2 Posts: 5,571 Forumite
    The person at fault shouldnt get the children IMO.
  • LizzieS_2
    LizzieS_2 Posts: 2,948 Forumite
    Just a thought...

    If the NRO was at fault for the relationship breakdown, should they pay more? If so, how much?

    Let's assume one child.

    My answers are 'yes' and 5% - making 20% in total.

    GG
    skibadee wrote: »
    What if he NRP wasn't at fault should they get a reduction????

    No and no. This is about supporting the child not deciding who is the good/bad parent.
  • Gorgeous_George
    Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    It's about supporting the Treasury.

    GG
    There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.
  • chriszzz
    chriszzz Posts: 879 Forumite
    LizzieS wrote: »
    No and no. This is about supporting the child not deciding who is the good/bad parent.

    So parents can behave badly?? but as long as we support the children with the finances that makes it all good? :confused:

    I think children wouldnt give a damm about the money as long they have the love of their parents, its only the parents that give a damm about the money.
  • leo110303
    leo110303 Posts: 64 Forumite
    SO what would be your answer if there was no relationship but just a one night stand?
  • chriszzz
    chriszzz Posts: 879 Forumite
    paternity test!!!!!
  • Gorgeous_George
    Gorgeous_George Posts: 7,964 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    leo110303 wrote: »
    SO what would be your answer if there was no relationship but just a one night stand?

    Termination or mimimal (token) payments from the NRP.

    GG
    There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who understand binary and those that don't.
  • iceicebaby
    iceicebaby Posts: 3,633 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Termination or mimimal (token) payments from the NRP.

    GG


    Why just minimal? Surely the man has a choice to wear a condom so therefore jointly liable?
    Baby Ice arrived 17th April 2011. Tired.com! :j
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