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child support

kenzo54
kenzo54 Posts: 19 Forumite
in Child support
Hi
Can any one give me some advice on child support new system
I have been paying child support and i have some money in arrears
when my child turns 18 do i still have to pay my arrears? :confused:
Thanks
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  • Blob
    Blob Posts: 1,011 Forumite
    As I understand it, yes. Sorry!
  • Donedoingdebt
    Donedoingdebt Posts: 1,196 Forumite
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    kenzo54 wrote: »
    Hi
    Can any one give me some advice on child support new system
    I have been paying child support and i have some money in arrears
    when my child turns 18 do i still have to pay my arrears? :confused:
    Thanks
    Yes, your account with the CSA will remain open until all arrears are paid, however long it takes.

    Be aware, that if your child is in further education, you will be liable for payments via the CSA until they are 19.
    Donedoingdebt Lightbulb moment January 2000. Debt at highest approx £102,000. Debt now (October 2009 - absolutely fork all!!!):beer:
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  • kenzo54
    kenzo54 Posts: 19 Forumite
    but when he's left education and starts work won't they just close the case?
  • shell_542
    shell_542 Posts: 1,333 Forumite
    kenzo54 wrote: »
    but when he's left education and starts work won't they just close the case?

    No they don't. You stop paying maintenance for the child but you still have to clear your arrears.
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  • kenzo54
    kenzo54 Posts: 19 Forumite
    Hi
    Do you think they can make you pay all of the arrears all in one go when child leaves education?
  • Donedoingdebt
    Donedoingdebt Posts: 1,196 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    kenzo54 wrote: »
    Hi
    Do you think they can make you pay all of the arrears all in one go when child leaves education?
    Not all in one go but they will push very strongly to get them paid off in the shortest time possible & they're not very flexible.
    Donedoingdebt Lightbulb moment January 2000. Debt at highest approx £102,000. Debt now (October 2009 - absolutely fork all!!!):beer:
    CSA case closed on 02/09/10 :beer::beer:
  • kenzo54
    kenzo54 Posts: 19 Forumite
    What's the worsed they can do you think. Can they make you sell your assets or take money out of your bank account with out your say so
  • Blob
    Blob Posts: 1,011 Forumite
    No they cant the rules in the 'Whit Book' are clear on this point, not that the CSA are even aware of this!
  • kenzo54
    kenzo54 Posts: 19 Forumite
    sorry me been a bit slow what is the "whit book"
  • ann1971
    ann1971 Posts: 52 Forumite
    edited 7 August 2009 at 9:34PM
    Kenzo - in one of your other posts you mention csa are using wages and tax credits to calculate your income. In this one you ask about what happens re arrears. Am I right in thinking you are therefore employed because if you are and dont pay chances are they will impose a deo on you which could be at 40% of your earned income. I may have picked your post up wrong so if so I apologise in advance.
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