Advice needed

Frith

I have been separated from my ex husband for almost 5 years. I have received about £200 in that time, when he has been on benefits (£5 per week - I have 2 sons) I am owed over £3000 for the time he was working.

Anyway, I wondered if anyone could help me with the following question! The ex is in trouble several times over and (alllegedly) facing a 6 month jail term.

Would I continue to get £5 per week CSA while he is in there?

Obviously, my son's lives and well being are hardly hanging on £2.50 each but I was just interested to know what happens!

Thanks.
L

enemes

My understanding is that Prisoners are not liable to pay any CSA at all.

Sorry ...I know it is only a fiver a week, but its the principle I suppose.

LizzieS_2

enemes wrote: »

My understanding is that Prisoners are not liable to pay any CSA at all.

Sorry ...I know it is only a fiver a week, but its the principle I suppose.

Agree - prisoners are not entitled to benefits and therefore have an income of nil, they are allowed to work and get paid (grrr that should be compulsory and paying for the upkeep) but I doubt it will provide an income of £100pw to open up the potential for applying for a variation.

Frith

Not terribly fair that the prisoner's children have to suffer financially but - heigh ho! £5 was not a lot to start with.