Can CSA chase me for money owed over 15 years ago?
May 8, 2010
My 2 sons are now of an age where I do not have to pay child support anymore, so I thought that the CSA were off my case.
Not so.
In the 1st 6 or 7 years, I paid my ex directly, as prescribed by the CSA. This was 1993 to 1999. I do not now have receipts or any written proof that this money was paid – who keeps receipts from 1993??
Just recently the CSA wrote to me demanding £17000-odd, for that period. I asked why, they said they couldn`t tell me but that I could have case file notes if I wrote to them and asked for the info, if I paid £10.
I did this, and 40 days later I received 3 kilos of paperwork, largely which is nonsense. I cannot make head nor tail of it.
I honestly believe that I have paid every single penny I was due to pay.
My question is simple – after 10 years of paying, no hassle and no mention of prior arrears, can the CSA chase me for monies owed from so long ago?
You advice would be greatly appreciated!
Regards
Steve Gibbons
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Hi steve gibbons,
If your case was calculated through the agency you made direct payment to the PWC, then she would of had to notify the agency at the time when any payments were allegedly not made…
Try and battle your way through your Data file (did you receive clerical notes as well as computer generated ones) – Is there any indication through the period in question where the agency have made any notes about payments not being recieved?
Did the agency supply you with a complete account breakdown?
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