Child maintenence stopping

staceyonz

hello all,

I am currently the main carer of my child, and my ex partner has just walked out of his job, thus giving me no child maintenence at all now.

so i was just wondering where i go from here in terms of trying to get money to support my child, as i am losing a large slice of my income due to the my partner leaving his job.


any help or advice would be great

thanks

shell_542

Are you working?

staceyonz

yes part time only 16hrs per week.

staceyonz

i have been trawling the site and it seems that if my ex walks out of his job then there really is nothing that i can do, unless he admits that he left his job for the reason of not paying CSA

DUTR

staceyonz wrote: »

i have been trawling the site and it seems that if my ex walks out of his job then there really is nothing that i can do, unless he admits that he left his job for the reason of not paying CSA

Sorry to learn that, it does seem he does not feel it fair working full time whilst you work part time and get lots of help (perhaps) and then he has to give a large proportion away (even if it be for his child who he may not see) sadly for some if it is not worth their while working , then they simply don't goto work

staceyonz

i understand that, but i dont actually get any other help monetary or otherwise.

he had been paying CSA for a good 6 years or so, so im surprised that its has ended.

im just a little disappointed that the goverment dont offer more support in these circumstances.

shell_542

If he signs on then you may receive the minimum £5 a week. Not a great deal but it might help.

Have you contacted the job centre to ensure you are receiving all that you are entitled to? Child tax credits, working tax credits, help with child care? Are you renting or is the house owned?

Bowski_1011

Do you not receive working/child tax credits?

staceyonz

i only receive child benefit.

i have a mortgage on a house that i have with my new partner.

shell_542

Unless you and your new partner earn over £55,000 a year combined, then you will qualify for some tax credits. Have you never applied for them?

PlayingHardball

DUTR wrote: »

Sorry to learn that, it does seem he does not feel it fair working full time whilst you work part time and get lots of help (perhaps) and then he has to give a large proportion away (even if it be for his child who he may not see) sadly for some if it is not worth their while working , then they simply don't goto work

She didn't say if he worked full time, nor whether the ex partner felt it was fair if she only worked part time! Where did that come from?

If you don't qualify for extra working tax credits as another poster suggested, you may have to look at increasing your hours, if your child is old enough to do this. I don't know of any extra financial support in your situation, but good luck, I know how you feel (been there) x