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Scotland - when do CSA or other costs stop?

I have heard rumours that in Scotland children can be viewed as being dependent until 25 if they are in university, but CSA payments stop at 18?? is this true?

Would this apply to me as non resident parent as I live in England and my child is in Scoland?

Should parents be forced to pay for children after 18? 7 votes

No
85% 6 votes
Yes
14% 1 vote

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  • DX2
    DX2 Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    CSA payments stop when child benefit stops, this can be 19 if the child is in non advanced full time education. Both in England and in Scotland. Best not to actually listen to rumours.

    http://www.csa.gov.uk/en/case/leaving-education.asp
    *SIGH*
    :D
  • borders_dude
    borders_dude Posts: 1,974 Forumite
    I have heard rumours that in Scotland children can be viewed as being dependent until 25 if they are in university, but CSA payments stop at 18?? is this true?

    Would this apply to me as non resident parent as I live in England and my child is in Scoland?
    DX2 wrote: »
    Best not to actually listen to rumours.

    The OP really has been given some excellent advice there. When it comes to the CSA and peoples cases with them things are complicated enough without mistruths and rumours being thrown into the mix.

    (im a compliant male NRP)
    When dealing with the CSA its important to note that it is commonly accepted as unfit for purpose, and by default this also means the staff are unfit for purpose.
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