CSA has contacted my OH

kelloggs36

If the son is 19 years old, then it must be for arrears - as the case must close on the child's 19th birthday. You need to ask them if it is for arrears only - and get it in writing! You also need a letter confirming case closure.

bellrooster

I've just re-read through the letter, it says that the 'regular amount to be paid' is £23.94, then it says PLUS arrears of £9.05.

There's no mention of it being a closed case. If my partner hasn't paid money to the CSA in all these years, surely the arrears would be huge? so £9 a week is a relatively small amount. The way that the letter is worded, 'Regular amount to be paid' makes it sound like it's not towards arrears but currant.

It's so confusing!

PlayingHardball

As you say, if it is for arrears, it seems very small if he has never paid child support before.

Can I be nosey and ask why he did't pay maintenance, or how he got away with not paying maintenance?

I hope you get this sorted (I read your other thread) and I would say also, don't panic. I would get him to call them first thing Monday morning, and follow up your conversation to them in writing, made reference to the telephone conversation in your follow up letter. And, as others say, best to post your correspondence via recorded declivery

bellrooster

Well when I met my OH his son was 13 and since then I don't recall him making any payments towards his son, we've not had any communication with the CSA since I have known him, and he says he hasn't had any communication with them before that. He says he has previously paid maintenance for his son, he gave cash straight to the Mother though. Though, like I say I don't think he's made any official payments since I've met him. I'm not sure why the CSA hasn't caught up with him before now. We've moved house twice in the past 6 years, but we're always registered to vote etc whereever we have lived so I wouldn't have thought he would be hard to trace.

bellrooster

OH is going to go into work a little late on Monday and we're going to phone the CSA first thing, and follow up with a letter

kelloggs36

Ask them for the name of the child.

Didismump

And date of birth of child..
Also..has your OH any proof that he paid his ex cash for the maintenance, as that will go in his favour IF they realise that he may owe more than they originally assessed...
Just a word of warning..not all CSA workers seem to have the same answers..especially on the phone so DO get everything in writing..and STILL send in what you say tomorrow, on paper to them (registered post always)..as I previously said..they can (conveniently) lose conversations IF the case ever gets nasty...
A word of warning from one who has been burned...Good Luck..:)