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Child Maintenance
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That loophole has now been closed, Maintenance is now based on total gross income which includes dividends, not just salary.
But you are right that the system is flawed - it is based solely on what the paying party earns, not on the cost of raising a child.
OP, I think it is fine for you to ask your ex -he isn't legally required to pay anything over and above the CMOS assessment, but asking whether he is willing to contribute to additional expenses is fine.
I'd recommend that you give him as much notice as you can of any proposed expense.
The loophole is far from closed.
How much can you put through company expenses? Laptop, Car, 'Business Trips', Wholesalers, etc.0
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