I'm in arrears due to CSA admin error

RoyalBlues

As if it doesn't get any worse...................

I am an NRP (the scum of the CSA) and was originally assessed under the 'old rules' which took into account your mortgage/rent in its calculation.

My ex-wife has subsequently given birth to an illegitimate (how polite am I?) child (in direct contravention of a Consent Order that we are both party to) and because of such, I have now been migrated to the 'new rules' calculation which does not take into account an NRPs mortgage/rent in its calculation. (the lucky lad even has MY surmane lmfao).

My question is..................it took the CSA 18 months to 'migrate' me to the punitive 'new rules' system BUT they are saying that I am liable for the arrears that I have 'accrued' due to their administrative ineptitude. Is this correct???? Is this legal????

It frankly makes me sick to the stomach when I digest the powers that the CSA have had bestowed upon them and I totally agree that any bloke who avoids making financial payments towards his child(ren) must be some sort of a scumbag..............BUT...............I have NEVER been in arrears until now, due wholly to a CSA fcuk up.

To top it all, they are now saying that I MUST now pay by AEO/DEO simply because EVERY NRP who is assessed under the 'new rules' does so.

Can anyone confirm or deny this please?

I have been paying by SO quite efficiently for 8 years now and fail to see why I should be stigmatised by way of DEO

any suggestions?

borders_dude

RoyalBlues wrote: »

As if it doesn't get any worse...................

I am an NRP (the scum of the CSA) and was originally assessed under the 'old rules' which took into account your mortgage/rent in its calculation.

My ex-wife has subsequently given birth to an illegitimate (how polite am I?) child (in direct contravention of a Consent Order that we are both party to) and because of such, I have now been migrated to the 'new rules' calculation which does not take into account an NRPs mortgage/rent in its calculation. (the lucky lad even has MY surmane lmfao).

My question is..................it took the CSA 18 months to 'migrate' me to the punitive 'new rules' system BUT they are saying that I am liable for the arrears that I have 'accrued' due to their administrative ineptitude. Is this correct???? Is this legal????

It frankly makes me sick to the stomach when I digest the powers that the CSA have had bestowed upon them and I totally agree that any bloke who avoids making financial payments towards his child(ren) must be some sort of a scumbag..............BUT...............I have NEVER been in arrears until now, due wholly to a CSA fcuk up.

To top it all, they are now saying that I MUST now pay by AEO/DEO simply because EVERY NRP who is assessed under the 'new rules' does so.

Can anyone confirm or deny this please?

I have been paying by SO quite efficiently for 8 years now and fail to see why I should be stigmatised by way of DEO

any suggestions?

You are clearly aggrieved by the situation. Have you put in your letter of complaint yet for stage 1 of the complaints process to start?

Its the very first thing I would have done before coming on this forum! Get your complaint of maladministration in NOW! If it is upheld that maladminstration did occur, meaning the CSA screwed up they will be more accomodating of you when it comes to arranging to pay back the arrears.

You might even find they will give you a £50 payment if your complaint of maladministration is successful. If not there is always stage 2!

kelloggs36

But in answer to your question - yes, it it legal and you will have to pay all the arrears, regardless of who caused them.

LizzieS_2

RoyalBlues wrote: »

My ex-wife has subsequently given birth to an illegitimate (how polite am I?) child (in direct contravention of a Consent Order that we are both party to) and because of such, I have now been migrated to the 'new rules' calculation which does not take into account an NRPs mortgage/rent in its calculation. (the lucky lad even has MY surmane lmfao).

If the child is not yours, there is no reason for you to move onto csa2, unless your failed to question paternity?

If the child is yours, what an eloquent way to describe your own flesh & blood.

I cannot understand how a mutual consent order can prevent childbirth?