Ros1609
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The DWP would not get involved. They won't chase you for maintenance and whilst your ex would have to declare any money you give her for Bec it won't affect her benefits. Child benefit for two children is about £130 a month. It is to be spent on the child/children but it would not cover food, clothing, school uniform, shoes etc throughout each month. She should be getting Tax Credits as well (wouldn't like to guess at how much) but again it won't fully cover the expenses of the children. The absent parent (mum or dad) should be paying an amount each month towards the upkeep of their child. How you do it is up to you. To me your offer of £100 a month seems reasonable but you would have to accept you have no control on how it is spent which is the same for all absent parents. Again taking Bec out to buy what she needs also sounds reasonable but could get very expensive unless you agree a limit beforehand. There is also the potential problem of Bec's mum then assuming you will buy what she needs etc I am a single mum with two children. Both my children are disabled so I do not work as I am classed as their Carer. I have a CSA case with my ex husband and he pays his money each month. Even with getting Child Benefit, Tax Credits and CSA with my daughter starting school this year so two lots of uniform to buy etc I had to ask him for a contribution towards the cost of their uniform and shoes. Benefits just does not cover it
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All you can do is try
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Had a letter from BG yesterday saying my application has been successful
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Backdated large csa payment does it affect benefit?
Ros1609 replied to teresa1977's topic in CSA Issues
Wow thats a huge payment! Errmmm I really am not sure given that amount, you really might be better off giving the various benefits a ring and explaining. -
Backdated large csa payment does it affect benefit?
Ros1609 replied to teresa1977's topic in CSA Issues
No it won't. They do not take child maintenance into account when working out household income for benefits -
Court over ruling CSA and potentially charging me £1000p/m!!
Ros1609 replied to Pasthim's topic in CSA Issues
Ok the equity loan does not come into this. That is something you did out of the 'kindness of your own heart' etc but the CSA will not take it into account. You might however be able to use it as proof that you have always had the best interests of your kids at heart. Secondly you have a CSA agreement, you should have stuck to it. Over paying was stupid, you should have paid the amount they told you to pay each month and no more. I suggest you get proof of these over payments and use them to show that the arrears which have built up should be reduced. You say your kids are now in their teens? When was your CSA case opened? Only because for cases opened before a certain date they will take your current wife's earnings into account but for cases opened after that date they will discount them. Finally is it definitely Court or is your ex wife taking you to a tribunal? I'm assuming you informed the CSA of your change in circumstances and didn't just stop paying? I just have a feeling they will say you are earning even tho you are saying its only enough to cover what you have spent on your business and that you should be paying something towards your kids. Pretty sure you can have your own legal representation but I don't think it will be an easy fight -
Not really. If she's on a low income and claiming what shes entitled too then she isn't committing any fraud. The bottom line is that as long as she receives child benefit then you have to pay your CSA
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CSA should stop when the resident parent stops receiving child benefit
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Is this a specific CSA issue or a general benefits question?
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You don't know this error has affected other customers, you are just guessing. They are not 'singling you out', they are asking for payment for the gas you used during the periods where the error was made. At the moment your choices are 1) Set up a repayment plan, 2) Let them take you to Court, IF they take you to Court and hope the Estoppel rule goes in your favour or 3) Put up with them chasing you which could include debt collectors etc
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CSA have messed me around terribly where do I stand
Ros1609 replied to gazd1978's topic in CSA Issues
Can you put some paragraphs in your post please? Its very hard to read otherwise. What I will say tho is your access to your son is nothing to do with the CSA so don't expect them to do anything about it/compensate you in any way. That is between you and his mother. If she continues to withhold access for any reason then see a solicitor -
Should I appeal??? DLA for 12 year old son
Ros1609 replied to meg&mog's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
I would appeal. I know nothing about 'pes Plano Valgus' but it sounds painful -
My claim was backdated for three months when I applied. I didn't know I could claim it so put that as the reason for the back payment on the form
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BG & Over-high payment plan
Ros1609 replied to adridude's topic in Utilities - Gas, Electricity, Water
If they do force you to install a pre payment meter then British Gas do something called 'Home Energy Top Up. Basically as long as you have a computer/laptop with Windows 7 as the operating system then you can get a pack from them which allows you to top up from home. I've used it for years -
Have you paid anything towards your kids since 2006 through the CSA? I know £22k seems a bit steep but its not when you think its 8 years worth of arrears. Its not up to your ex to inform the CSA where you are living either, you should have done so. I would send them an Income and Expenditure calculation, proof of the CCJ and a reasonable offer of payment each month and see what they say. Just bear in mind your offer needs to cover your monthly payment and a percentage of the arrears. If you quit your job then they will take money out of your benefits (not sure of its £5 or £10) but the arrears will remain and they will expect you to pay them at some point
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Bit of advice needed for a friend
Ros1609 replied to meg&mog's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
My Carer's Allowance came through very quickly but the PIP will take time to go through. She could go to the Job Centre but I don't know how helpful they would be. She needs to get in to see the GP ASAP I think to get some help for her husband and herself if she feels she needs it. -
Bit of advice needed for a friend
Ros1609 replied to meg&mog's topic in Special needs, Disability etc
Her husband will need to apply for PIP as new DLA claims for adults are no longer being taken. She can earn £100 a week and claim Carer's but I don't know how many hours she would be restricted to. Her best bet probably is to go see her GP and tell him/her everything. Also Adult Social Services may be able to help -
I have the same set up as you i.e. deduction of earnings. Mine was delayed after Easter but only by 2 days which seemed to make sense due to Good Friday and Easter Monday. I would phone again and tell them you wish to make a complaint
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Not a chance!
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Got the contents of my SAR today. Massive pile of paperwork to go through later. Had a quick flick through the statements tho and currently it looks like I'm right - the balance is made up of unwanted PPI and charges. Thing is how do I go about proving I didn't want PPI on the card in the first place etc?
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Social Services has nothing to do with the CSA. They are two entirely seperate organisations. If the OP has concerns about his the welfare of his child then he should contact SS but it will have no impact on how much CSA he has to pay.
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They'd probably bill you for the item as they'd think by not returning it you are saying you want to keep it and therefore are willing to pay for it
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I quite agree. If you don't agree with how your ex partner is spending the maintenance money then do something about it. Don't penalise the thousands of women who do put their children first
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Did you sign a 'Clean Financial Break' agreement as part of the divorce? I made my ex husband sign one as it meant neither of us could claim on the other for financial support at some point in the future. Child Maintenance is a seperate issue and is usually paid until a child leaves education/the parent with residence ceases to receive child benefit etc
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Fingers crossed for you
