Csa

I'm a little behind in the latest news but heard today that they are disbanding the CSA.
I wondered firstly, if this is true. and secondly, if this happens will i lose my payments that i currently receive from my ex hubby (especially as he would LOVE to stop them if he could)!
I really rely on these payments and to lose them would be a disaster
Thanks for any help
Kim
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  • CIS
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    As I understand it, the CSA may be reformed in to another agency but thats not yet agreed on.
    There are lots of staff being transferred in to the CSA at the moment to try and sort the problems out.
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  • miky36
    miky36 Posts: 68 Forumite
    Thanks for that update, if anyone knows more then please let me know.
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  • furby-2003
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    there was a big thing in the paper yesterday about it not working and there are more complaints than ever. I gave up with them after nearly 6 years and not a penny i really can't be bothered trying anymore
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  • The Govt are trying to reform the CSA, by rebranding it the "one agency," the emphasis will be upon chasing nrp, but there is no reason why people such as yourself, who have payments in place should see an impact.There are new policies and procedures for those nrp who make "voluntary paymetns" I think the CSA will basically let them get on with it if both parties are satisfied. Where I work, the CSA have just employed an extra 80 people to help witht hte case loads and transformation. Looks like there are huge changes ahead, i'll keep ya'll informed.
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  • urban_spirit
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    The legislation covering child support will still be in place, even if they disband the current agency.

    The law will be administered by someone else as there are no plans to repeal it.
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  • Dammam
    Dammam Posts: 349 Forumite
    May as well disband them. We gave up trying after years of my wifes ex lying to them, avoiding them etc. They put a special team on his case and he legged it to America. Sends the kids money so they now think he's a hero while I slog my guts out earning enough to put a roof over his kids' heads and food on their plate.

    Hopefully, what comes around goes around.

    Just a little bitter :-)
  • miky36
    miky36 Posts: 68 Forumite
    I can understand your bitterness. For me personally the CSA works, but there are many that i know it doesn't work for. That said i had to fight tooth and nail to get the small amount i do get, but that small amount can mean the difference between paying the leccy bill and not!
    For me the payments are essential and i thank all of you for your replies which have gone a long way to reassuring me.
    Kim
    "The only time money comes before work is in the dictionary"
  • miky36 wrote:
    I can understand your bitterness. For me personally the CSA works, but there are many that i know it doesn't work for. That said i had to fight tooth and nail to get the small amount i do get, but that small amount can mean the difference between paying the leccy bill and not!
    For me the payments are essential and i thank all of you for your replies which have gone a long way to reassuring me.
    Kim

    Is it compulsory to use the CSA, even if a split is amicable? If the two parents agree privately how much maintainence should be paid are they free to do this and arrange it without involving the CSA?
  • urban_spirit
    urban_spirit Posts: 1,834 Forumite
    If the parent who the child lives with is in receipt of Income Support, then its compulsary. I think it may include other benefits but i'm not too sure. Have a look on their website and it will give you a full list.
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  • wigginsmum
    wigginsmum Posts: 4,150 Forumite
    DH came up with a voluntary arrangement with the ex until she claimed income support, then it went through the CSA (and he maintained the higher agreed amount rather than the CSA figure). All very amicable.
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