Query about NRP arrears and living off his wife so no income

Carrera74

The CSA caught up with NRP about 5 years ago. He went self employed and they worked their assessments out. He paid about £40 and then stopped paying. He then advised the CSA that he was not working any longer and he wasn’t claiming benefits as he was living off his wife’s earnings. The CSA believe he has a very clever accountant and said they can’t do anymore as he isn’t earning anything. My query is what happens the arrears that he has accrued before he stopped working. Can the CSA chase this up? My daughter has had nothing off this man for her whole life. He went to work abroad when he found out I was pregnant. She is due to start university and I think the arrears would come in very handy for her so just wondering if there is anything the CSA can do?

bdt1

Yes - CSA will usually pursue arrears irrespective of the NRP situation, ask others on here who are being pursued for incorrect arrears!!!!!!!!!!!

If pursued, the CSA can/usually gain a Liability Order in Court for the debt, then once they have this they enlist bailiffs, also may get a CCJ, and if your ex owns his house they can get a charge on the property. If after this no money paid, they look at committal/driving licences etc etc. If your child off to Uni, don't hold your breath about receiving this money until she has long graduated, and probably in her mid/late 30's!

Sorry, just as others will tell you, CSA are not the most efficient

Carrera74

Thanks for your reply. I will get on to them today. Maybe she might get to enjoy the arrears once she has left Uni!!

I probably should just leave it as he has never had anything to do with her but it winds me up that he has a daughter and thinks he shouldn't have to pay for her! Grrr

bdt1

Sorry Carrera74, also meant to add..............depends how long the arrears have been around for, if I remember rightly at present, CSA cannot chase arrears prior to 2000, others will be along to specify the change in Law.

But if the arrears were as a result of an assessment prior to 2000 then, doutful at present if they can be enforced

Carrera74

Hi

The arrears are after 2000. I never bothered to ask him for anything up til 5 years ago and I thought I should get something for her.

I have rung the CSA today and they told me to ring back in 3 months as they have sent him a letter asking for his income details and as he isn't working if I ring back in 3 months they'll send him another.

They also said they are unable to chase up any arrears until he is working again so looks like he will be living off his wife for some time yet.

Ah well. It would be nice for her biological father to pay something for her but she's done okay without him for the last 18 years. His loss. Hmpf!