What will they take for arrears?

clarabella23

Hi all, would appreciate any knowledge on this!

My ex has been chased through CSA for 5 years, since my daughter was 1, but has always changed jobs anytime they get near. Last year, he was in prison for 10 months, and since he's come out has started a well paid job (in middle of December).

I have been in contact with CSA again, and given them his work details, and they believe that they will be able to go for a deduction of earnings after contacting him, as he has never volunteered anything, or answered any contact from them. It will take a few months, but he is enjoying his job and unlikely to find one quickly in the field he is in if he left, so they may actually get something this time!

He has a son from a previous relationship, but the mother has never chased him for maintenence, he has no contact with him, doesn't even know where he lives, etc, so would my daughter/I get the full 15% from him or would it be 10%as its a second child? I haven't mentioned the other child to CSA and he wouldn't either as he doesn't class him as his son.

Also, CSA mentioned they would apply for arrears, how does that work? Will they find out what he has earnt from his tax for the last 5 years or make an estimate, and at what rate do they take it from him?

I might sound selfish here but I hope they take him to the cleaners, I offered that he gives me £20 a week from a £400 wage, he told me he couldn't afford that, he pays for nothing at home, and he is out 4 nights of the week drinking, and brags about how he paid £80 for a new shirt last week. I think its about time he had the reponsibility of paying for his child firmly at his door for a change! All he says is that it will come out of your benefits- I work full time to support my child so I get naff all except tax credits!

Sorry to blather on, if anyone has any knowledge I would be grateful!

DX2

The CSA will not take the other child into account if neither the other PWC or your NRP informs them.

As for the taking him to the cleaners comment :silenced: I do hope you're thick skinned as I suspect there will be many comments coming your way.

Have you been in employment for the last five years?

clarabella23 wrote: »

Hi all, would appreciate any knowledge on this!

My ex has been chased through CSA for 5 years, since my daughter was 1, but has always changed jobs anytime they get near. Last year, he was in prison for 10 months, and since he's come out has started a well paid job (in middle of December).

I have been in contact with CSA again, and given them his work details, and they believe that they will be able to go for a deduction of earnings after contacting him, as he has never volunteered anything, or answered any contact from them. It will take a few months, but he is enjoying his job and unlikely to find one quickly in the field he is in if he left, so they may actually get something this time!

He has a son from a previous relationship, but the mother has never chased him for maintenence, he has no contact with him, doesn't even know where he lives, etc, so would my daughter/I get the full 15% from him or would it be 10%as its a second child? I haven't mentioned the other child to CSA and he wouldn't either as he doesn't class him as his son.

Also, CSA mentioned they would apply for arrears, how does that work? Will they find out what he has earnt from his tax for the last 5 years or make an estimate, and at what rate do they take it from him?

I might sound selfish here but I hope they take him to the cleaners, I offered that he gives me £20 a week from a £400 wage, he told me he couldn't afford that, he pays for nothing at home, and he is out 4 nights of the week drinking, and brags about how he paid £80 for a new shirt last week. I think its about time he had the reponsibility of paying for his child firmly at his door for a change! All he says is that it will come out of your benefits- I work full time to support my child so I get naff all except tax credits!

Sorry to blather on, if anyone has any knowledge I would be grateful!

clarabella23

Thanks!
Yep I have worked all that time.
I understand lots of people here might not agree with taking their NRP to thecleaners, but I don't agree with him spending £400 a week on beer, takeaway and clothes when he can't afford to pay any money to support his daughter, or even buy her a birthday present. So I'll quite happily take the critiscism, if needs be, as I think it is a disgusting way to behave! I would happily have accepted £20 a week, but he was too selfish, so I find it quite satisfying that CSA will take 15% of his wages instead. Should have lived up to his responsibilities from the start!

speedster

sounds like he's got what's coming to him.

i'm betting he'll regret not taking you up on your offer once they start taking 15% off him! :rotfl:

clarabella23

Yep,and I will say 'Told you so!', as he believes they cannot talk to his employer without his permission, and cannot touch his wages, I am making it up. Oh, I would love to see his face when they finally do it!

kingfisherblue

If there are arrears, it may well be more than 15% that he has to pay. My ex has arrears and now has to pay via a DEO. He pays 40% of his wages until the arrears are paid, then it will reduce to 20% (for two children).

Just a note to the OP - if your ex does have to pay arrears, you will receive a letter telling you how much he will have to pay each month (and how much of that is arrears). When I received mine, I rang to ask why it was only £800 arrears, when he owed nearer to £2000. The CSA chap said that he didn't know and that he would check and ring me back. Of course, he never did. I rang back and spoke to someone else, who referred me to a supervisor. She explained that the schedule only showed the coming year's payments and I would receive another schedule next year. It doesn't make it clear that there will be another schedule though. I thought that the CSA had miscalculated the arrears.

PlayingHardball

Clarabella, I have no negative comments for you, I don't blame you for taking the attitude you have, good on you.

You are a hard working parent struggling to bring your child up on your own, its about time the NRP faces his financial responsibility!

It may take quite some time, but be patient and do not give up! There are others from this forum who were in your situation that eventually won thousands off NRP's who tried to do what yours is trying on.

Keep going!

clarabella23

Thanks, I'm glad that I aren't getting slated for taking this attitude. I have given in that many times and stopped getting in touch with CSA, when he has promised that he will pay but I'm fed up of it now. I just want him to acknowledge that she is his responsibility as well as mine.

So...any advice on what to be doing? I have given CSA all the details I can, I seem to have a decent lady taking on my case for a change. I was planning on phoning once a week to see if things are progressing, is this the right way to go about it or is that too much contact? I don't want to put her off by being too pushy!

CSA_Help

clarabella23 wrote: »

Thanks, I'm glad that I aren't getting slated for taking this attitude. I have given in that many times and stopped getting in touch with CSA, when he has promised that he will pay but I'm fed up of it now. I just want him to acknowledge that she is his responsibility as well as mine.

So...any advice on what to be doing? I have given CSA all the details I can, I seem to have a decent lady taking on my case for a change. I was planning on phoning once a week to see if things are progressing, is this the right way to go about it or is that too much contact? I don't want to put her off by being too pushy!

I would keep phoning them till they start producing results for you .remember and get their names and what was said .Send in a letter to the complaints team and make sure it has "COMPLAINT" at the top of the letter .Escalate it up the line if need be .

Good Luck

jacklink

i hope you never have a son

CSA_Help

jacklink wrote: »

i hope you never have a son

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