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1. glynn33
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   Hi, new to the site but would like to ask anyone if they have any experience in my dilema? My ex wife has been claiming csa for our 9 year old daughter which I would have no issue with if I knew the money was being spent on my daughter. However, we have a shared access agreement and I spend virtually 50% of the time with my daughter and therefore have virtually 50% of her bills as well. My ex wife has now bought a house together with her new boyfriend (as I did with my new partner) and was trying to find out if I was still required to pay the csa at the same level given that she now has the income of her new partner to help with her financial position? If I do have to pay it I will accept this, however I begrudge paying for their lifestyle especially given that their household income is considerably more than ours at present. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially advice about how to tackle the csa about this?

   Thank you

   G.

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. LondonPride1
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   Hi Glynn,

   If you are under the new system, CS2, then it will make no difference to what you have to pay. It is purely based on your own income.

   However, you need to make sure that you are assessed on a full 50/50 shared care basis as this will reduce the amount you should rightfully pay.

   If you are still under the old system, then it may be possible to review this, however, before we go into that, let us know which you work under.

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. glynn33
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   Thank you for your reply. My honest answer is I don't know what system I was assessed using? They took into account I have a shared residency order but my time with my daughter is less than 174 days a year or something to that affect. I am at work at the moment but I will collate the information and come back to you if I may. Thank you.
   G.

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. utopian777
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   Hi, I have the same problem I have shared residence, 182.5 nights a year, three children however I have to pay my ex for two of my three and my ex pays me for one ....yes I know absolutely ridiculous! and long story all to do with child benefit and the inland revenue you will be entitled to a discount of I believe £7 per week for this pleasure !!...less than 174 days??? this is Rubbish don't accept their first word they usually don't know their own rules as per the other post write to them NEVER phone them always record your letters and get a break down of what your assessment should be not what some call taker idiot thinks it should be. If you really are having problems contact your MP and get them involved by writing to the CSA (CMEC)

   Posted 1 year ago #

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