What will they take for arrears?

jacklink

to answer the question, how much will they take for arrears? answer - as much as they can

kelloggs36

Answer, a max of 40% of the NRP net income.

clarabella23

Thank you, I spoke to CSA again, and they said they would probably look at taking around 25% of his earnings, 15% as payment and 10% arrears. They said it could go to more but this is generally the average they take (or so the lady I spoke to worked out). This would equate to £55 a week pament, and £37 arrears (roughly), so £92 a week. As soon as I explained this to my ex, he suddenly became very keen to start giving me some cash voluntarily!

I am not dropping the claim, but entering a 'maintenence direct' scheme with them, I think it is called, at £40 a week. This is £30 a week for now, plus £10 a week off the £2,500 arrears he has. It could have been sorted a lot earlier if he hadn't been an idiot! He is paying it direct to my bank account, and it is labelled as "child maintenence for ******", as I have read this is the best way to do it?

They also said that if he is paying any money off arrears to me, they will write off the rest of the arrears as if he has already paid them. However I haven't told him this, and I don't think he'll get involved enough to ask! I don't think the arguments it would cause are worth it to fight for the arrears seperately through the CSA, as he started bringing contact arrangements into the argument, and saying he would reduce contact with DD, or arrange through solicitors for visitation. Nice guy, I know, but my DD loves him so it's not worth hurting her for the money at all.

As for someone saying I hope you never have a son- I am guessing that you don't agree with taking his money off him. I believe everyone should support there own children, and if any sons-or daughters- I had behaved like this to their own flesh and blood I would be absolutely disgusted. I hope I have raised my child to know that she takes responsibility for her own actions, not to act like a coward like he has. Every parent is responsible for the well being of their children, and that involves financially supporting them.

Thanks for all contributions!:)

shell_542

It was good of you to accept the lower amount but at least if he can afford that OK and it doesn't affect your daughter, it might be better in the long run.

clarabella23

He can easily afford it, and it means contact will keep happening, so we're all reasonably happy!