Can CM and CB 're-start', even if child got job in between ?

Shopafrolix

I've read through most threads, but can't seem to get answers to my particular problem.

I paid CM for my Son from age of 4 to 16 (private agreement), until he left school in June 2009 and went to college in Sept 2009. He then left college as he didn't like it after 4 weeks. As his mother was giving him all the £75 a week CM he didn't "need" an education or job. So to put a stop to this I stopped paying CM (in accordance with CSA rules) . His mother in turn stopped paying him as she couldn't afford to. After several job attempts (sacked and walked out) he eventually got a temp job with his Aunties firm in London on £300 a week June 2010. He also lived with her free of charge. He has been offered a full time contract with the firm but has told his mother that he wants to come home from London (back to Cardiff) so he can go to college again and get qualifications. Personally I think he's just work shy and missing his mates. He also don't know what course to go on !

My big question is - after leaving education at 16, being an ADULT for a year and deciding to return to college at aged 17, is he then classed as a CHILD again in the eyes of CSA, CM and Child Benefits ??

I know they say up until aged 19, but do they allow for 'breaks' in these rules? It's as though he went from Child, to Adult, then back to Child again !!

Thanks for advice in advance

kelloggs36

If he does not have a job and attends college to study for A levels or equivalent, then yes, he will be a child again and so will be subject to child benefit and child support again.

Shopafrolix

Thanks, I think that the benefit name should be changed to 'under 19's benefit' and not 'child' benefit or 'child' maintenance. !! Its very miss-leading ! lol