Pay CSA if student and work?

LoveMuayThai

Hi

I really can't find the answers on-line, hope someone can answer the questions below.

From what I've read online, if your studying in college or University 12 hours per week, you pay the Nill Rate CSA. My question is, if I'm studying part-time (15 hours per week) and working part-time (15 hours per week- £1,138 net pay), do I have to pay CSA to my ex.

I have to pay rent, bills, course fees and food, so don't see how I could afford it on top of paying CSA. My ex is on £30k per year, and have a large sum of money in her bank account (in other words, a lot more money than me).

I've emailed and called the CSA, but they never got back to me.

I'm not trying to avoid CSA, but I just need to get this 2 years course finished.

So, be interested to find out if I still have to pay for CSA if I'm studying 15 hours per week and getting £1,338 net pay pcm. Obviously, my ex wouldn't allow me not to stop paying CSA for her for 2 years, as she's a money grabber!

Anyone know the answer will be grateful.

Caz3121

I cannot see why you would not have to pay maintenance if you are not a full time student
there is information and a calculator here https://www.gov.uk/how-child-maintenance-is-worked-out/how-the-child-maintenance-service-works-out-child-maintenance
eg with an income of £300 gross per week and one child who does not stay overnight with you, the payment would be £36 per week
Your ex's income and money in the bank has no relevance on your liability to pay
If there is a current case open then you will be building arrears, if you cannot come to an agreement then your ex (or you) can open a CMS case and charges would be added in addition to the maintenance

HoneyNutLoop

LoveMuayThai wrote: »

Hi

I really can't find the answers on-line, hope someone can answer the questions below.

From what I've read online, if your studying in college or University 12 hours per week, you pay the Nill Rate CSA. My question is, if I'm studying part-time (15 hours per week) and working part-time (15 hours per week- £1,138 net pay), do I have to pay CSA to my ex.

I have to pay rent, bills, course fees and food, so don't see how I could afford it on top of paying CSA. My ex is on £30k per year, and have a large sum of money in her bank account (in other words, a lot more money than me).

I've emailed and called the CSA, but they never got back to me.

I'm not trying to avoid CSA, but I just need to get this 2 years course finished.

So, be interested to find out if I still have to pay for CSA if I'm studying 15 hours per week and getting £1,338 net pay pcm. Obviously, my ex wouldn't allow me not to stop paying CSA for her for 2 years, as she's a money grabber!

Anyone know the answer will be grateful.

The answers are slightly different if you're with CSA or CMS but the outcome can end up being the same.

If you are a full-time student (I.e. Your course is marketed as full time and it's at least 12 hours per week) then with the CSA you automatically qualify for a nil assessment. But if you're also earning at least £100 a week, which you are, the PWC can then applying for a variation for "income not taken into account". The CSA will then calculate your maintenance on your net income at the normal rates.

The only way you would actually pay nothing is if your PWC didn't apply for the variation.

With CMS, your student status doesn't come into it all. They will simply calculate based on your gross historic income supplied by HMRC, unless you provide evidence your current earnings are at least 25% different.

If you're a part-time student, this counts for nothing under either scheme and both organisations will simply look at your income.

Fission

You are only a "student" within the meaning of the various Child Support regulations if you are a full-time student (and that means on a full-time course).

Them's the facts.