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help and advice please

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  • Started 7 months ago by tech120
  • Latest reply from help2011

  1. tech120
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    I split with my partner of 5 years, 5 months ago. We have a 4 year old. I have been paying towards her costs by a mutual agreement.
    I have since learned that it is more than likely I am not the father, something that I thought possible but chose to ignore as I thought we would be together forever.
    I am on the birth certificate as the father. My question is, if I go to the CSA and have a paternity test done, how do I stand if it turns out I am not the father?
    Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

    Posted 7 months ago #

  2. Big Gaz
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    Do you have a case with the CSA at the moment?

    Posted 7 months ago #

  3. tech120
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    Not at the moment, but am being hassled by ex always wanting more money. So I thought it might be in my interests to involve CSA, but I still have concerns about being on the birth certificate, if it turns out I am not the father.

    Posted 7 months ago #

  4. help2011
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    If DNA proves you not to be the father then you have no obligation - The csa will have to be paid back for the DNA if you are the Father and will deduct 15% of your net income for the child's care and provision - the csa website's calculator is quite accurate so you can use that to see how much would be taken and if you would be worse or better off financially - the mother can refuse a DNA test but if she does the case is closed too.

    Posted 7 months ago #

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