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CSA Worry
starburst12
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Hi
I have just filled in an assessement form for my partner, and I am worried the CSA may increase his contributions. He allready pays 120.00 per week, and we just about manage, thats with him working overtime. He is currently on the old scheme, and I know his ex will not request to go onto the new system.
Don't get me wrong, he does want to support his son. I was just wondering if anybody can help me with just a rough idea as to how much the payments would be, if I were to give them all the information they need.
I would really appreciate the help.
I have just filled in an assessement form for my partner, and I am worried the CSA may increase his contributions. He allready pays 120.00 per week, and we just about manage, thats with him working overtime. He is currently on the old scheme, and I know his ex will not request to go onto the new system.
Don't get me wrong, he does want to support his son. I was just wondering if anybody can help me with just a rough idea as to how much the payments would be, if I were to give them all the information they need.
I would really appreciate the help.
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There is a calculator on here, just search for it. Its handy to see if you are paying too much. Just ask him to tell her to move to new rules or do nothing. You obviously dont wanna be worse off but beware if she finds out she can get more under new rules you wont have a choice.
If she is greedy then she will probably want as much as she can get, despite managing on what you currently pay.0 -
£120 pw? that sounds alot, does it include arrears?
Kelloggs36 is a good one to ask about CSA1 stuff.Be who you are, say what you feel, those who mind don't matter, those who matter don't mind.They say that talking to yourself is a sign of mental illness. So I talk to the cats instead.0 -
120 PW isn't a lot if you have a good job, or no housing costs.
I know a few people who work on farms and are in tied cottages, and they get well done over by the CSA because they have £0 housing cost:beer: I've paid the CSA off and stopped them taking payments:beer:
I'm stillowed some arrears by my ex :mad:
I was a NRP, now I'm a PWC, partner of a PWC, and parent of a PWC ( and very confused at times )0 -
There's not a lot you can do on CS1.
Just make sure that he claims the housing costs (mortgage/rent) & council tax payments. Plus include any pension contributions that he pays, although on CS1, he will only receive an allowance for half the monthly pension payment.
On CS1, he would have to have the child stay overnight at least 104 nights per year to qualify for shared care.
I don't think there is a calculator on CSA website for old CS1 rules. Your best option could be to pm kelloggs36 who is a regular poster on these boards. She's an ex CSA worker who dealt with CS1 cases & seems to know her stuff.Donedoingdebt Lightbulb moment January 2000. Debt at highest approx £102,000. Debt now (October 2009 - absolutely fork all!!!):beer:
CSA case closed on 02/09/10 :beer::beer:0 -
Dear All
Thank you for your replies, I will seek advice from kelloggs36 as shes the expert.
Many thanks0
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