So, what next?

romanempire

After splitting up about 3 years ago from my ex partner she got the CSA involved last September. I duly filled in the forms and, as I was unemployed at the time, got a nil assessment. Finally got a new contract in March and surprise, surprise, got another form to fill in. Sent that off but I wasn't able to supply payslips at that point. After several increasingly snotty letters and turning up un-invited on my doorstep (always during working hours so always doomed to failure) they finished off with some empty threat about interview under caution. I haven't heard from them for about a couple of months.

So, what now?

If they make a default assessment, what do they base it on?

Do they have to notify me of that default assessment?

If I correct it will the correction apply to the whole period of the default assessment? Or just from the point of the correction?


R.

LovesDennys

romanempire wrote: »

they finished off with some empty threat about interview under caution. I haven't heard from them for about a couple of months.

Its not a threat. I had this about five years ago when I was off work for a prolonged period and wanted to know why the DEO stopped. My employer already told the CSA what they needed to know but I wasnt answering their constant questioning.

I contacted a solicitor and he wrote to the CSA asking them to make disclosure what I am accused of and provide all the evidence they intend to reply on. The CSA ignored that letter and I was then instructed to give a "no comment" interview and write down what the interviewer says.

Its just a formal interview which begins with a caution, and that caution included the words "...and you are free to leave at any time...". At that point I got up and walked out and I heard nothing more.

romanempire

Its not a threat.

Exactly. Thats why I described it as an 'empty threat'.

R.

nannytone_2

when you finally get round to sending your paysluips, they will expect you to pay 15% for 1 child, 20% for 2 and 25% for 3 or more. to avoid getting a bill for what you owe you might consider paying you ex through a standing order as 'maintenance' or at least put the money aside.

kelloggs36

They will contact your employer directly and get the info from there - and as you have not provided them with the info, they will probably slap on a DEO.

romanempire

My employer is the company I own.

So could someone answer my questions please.

If they make a default assessment, what do they base it on?

Do they have to notify me of that default assessment?

If I correct it will the correction apply to the whole period of the default assessment? Or just from the point of the correction?


R.

DUTR

romanempire wrote: »

My employer is the company I own.

So could someone answer my questions please.

If they make a default assessment, what do they base it on?

Do they have to notify me of that default assessment?

If I correct it will the correction apply to the whole period of the default assessment? Or just from the point of the correction?


R.

Cos the others won't answer your easy question, I will
the default aqssesment is £30 per week for one child, so maybe £40 for 2 and £50 for 3 or more.
HTH and good luck :beer:

LovesDennys

romanempire wrote: »

If they make a default assessment, what do they base it on?

they will expect you to pay 15% of your net income for 1 child, 20% for 2 and 25% for 3 or more

romanempire wrote: »

Do they have to notify me of that default assessment?

Probably, but the CSA will probably send it to the wrong address and call it "clerical error" and exonerate itself from liability in a subsequent "investigation"

romanempire wrote: »

If I correct it will the correction apply to the whole period of the default assessment? Or just from the point of the correction?

Unknown, Just get your last years certified accounts and the CSA will use this work out your net income. If you are self employed then tweaking your expenses is very easy so put in a change of circumstances when these change. If you are a director of your own company then you can add other people to be directors.

You will get very good advice advice in a private members only forum away from prying eyes, or at the fathers institute. Some contributors might disagree with the ethics of changing the way you own your company even if its perfectly legal to do so. PM sent.

When sending important documents to the CSA, always send it twice with one of them via recorded delivery. If the recorded is returned as refused then Section 7 of the Interpretation Act determines the other copy was properly received and therefore cannot be disregarded by the CSA.

thorsoak

So - in order to keep any money you have, you are prepared to ignore your child?

Some parent - what a wonderful example to your child/children you are!

ilovemykids1979

yawn.............how boring, is child im sure will be happy to actually see the money;)

PlayingHardball

thorsoak wrote: »

So - in order to keep any money you have, you are prepared to ignore your child?

Some parent - what a wonderful example to your child/children you are!

I agree, not a very good example. Some people are so selfish that they put themselves before their children.

If that is you, beware. It may very well backfire as it has for my ex. Once a loving doting dad of 3, now a bitter selfish lonely man, and not one of his children wanting anything to do with him. But he has kept his money for now, so who wins?

If damaging your children, or your relationship with them, is of no consequence to those who would go to such great lengths to get out of financiall supporting their kids, good luck to you.