CSA? child support / benefits / birth certificate...

j4g3d

Wondered what the score is with CSA

if the father decides to sign birth certificate whats the plus's and the minus's?

If the father earns 30k a year but mother does not earn anything and isnt planning to for a good 1 or 2 years what are the plus's and minus's for the father?

If the father has an agreement to pay the mother child maintenance again whats the plus's and minus's for the mother/father? what if the mother says the agreement is £20(arguement sake) a month? then what? do they say this is not sufficient? do they deduct the £20 or anything else from the mothers benefit entitlement?

I know a father who went to court and now pays £1 a month for child maintenance and hes in full time work earning 30k a year

DX2

j4g3d wrote: »

Wondered what the score is with CSA

if the father decides to sign birth certificate whats the plus's and the minus's? He has Parental rights and responsibilities

If the father earns 30k a year but mother does not earn anything and isnt planning to for a good 1 or 2 years what are the plus's and minus's for the father? The more the father earns the more child support he pays.

If the father has an agreement to pay the mother child maintenance again whats the plus's and minus's for the mother/father.

If going to do a private agreement make sure it's documented well!

jennihen

It is would be best to come to an arrangement with the PWC rather than CSA but all of these points should be aimed at what is best for the child.

DX2

You edited whilst I was replying lol If the mother is on Income support she gets too keep the first £20 of child support before it affects her Income support

j4g3d

DX2 wrote: »

If going to do a private agreement make sure it's documented well!

According to a friend her ex bf was at the birth of there baby and the baby is in his surname. There not married but csa has not chased him, infact he has notbeen in contact with anyone the mother just said verbally that they have an agreement. They didnt ask how much or anything.

Is this normal practice? seems unproffesional to me.

but he is unemployed, maybe thats why?

DX2

j4g3d wrote: »

According to a friend her ex bf was at the birth of there baby and the baby is in his surname. There not married but csa has not chased him, infact he has notbeen in contact with anyone the mother just said verbally that they have an agreement. They didnt ask how much or anything.

Is this normal practice? seems unproffesional to me.

A pwc no longer needs to get in contact with the CSA it is up to her if she wants to pursue child support.

E2A: before your benefits would be reduced.

j4g3d

DX2 wrote: »

A pwc no longer needs to get in contact with the CSA it is up to her if she wants to pursue child support.

E2A: before your benefits would be reduced.

So with a case where the mother says there has been an agreement with the father but they are no longer together. What will happen from there on?

shell_542

j4g3d wrote: »

So with a case where the mother says there has been an agreement with the father but they are no longer together. What will happen from there on?

Who is the mother telling there is a private agreement with the father? The Income Support people?

If yes, then she tells them how much she is getting weekly from the ex in child support and she keeps £20 a week of it and any extra means her Income Support is adjusted accordingly. It will be decreased somewhat depending on how much he is paying her.

DX2

j4g3d wrote: »

So with a case where the mother says there has been an agreement with the father but they are no longer together. What will happen from there on?

Why would a mother and father who were together have an agreement?

You can either both come to a private agreement without having to involve the CSA, or you can go via the CSA.

If the PWC is on benefits she must declare the child support whether it's a private agreement or via the CSA.

j4g3d

DX2 wrote: »

Why would a mother and father who were together have an agreement?

You can either both come to a private agreement without having to involve the CSA, or you can go via the CSA.

If the PWC is on benefits she must declare the child support whether it's a private agreement or via the CSA.

you read it wrong, there not together.

j4g3d

shell_542 wrote: »

Who is the mother telling there is a private agreement with the father? The Income Support people?

If yes, then she tells them how much she is getting weekly from the ex in child support and she keeps £20 a week of it and any extra means her Income Support is adjusted accordingly. It will be decreased somewhat depending on how much he is paying her.

I dont understand

if the agreeent was £50 she gets to keep £20? and the rest goes...? does the father have to show any proof of sending the money each month? or does the funds have to go through a 3rd party?