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1. scottc
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   Last September I found out that I wasn't the father of my then 14year old daughter. I had to go to court to declare non parentage (funded by me) and then after alot of correspondence with the CSA they finally shut my case early this year. The CSA have however refused to refund the payments which I have made to them over the 12 year period and they say that I would need to sue the mother of the child directly. I have asked for a review of the decision but they tell me that the non refund is a CSA rule and the desicion is final without any means of appeal. How can this be, they are the ones I have payed the money to and it is they who should refund me and then they should pursue the mother in court. Without the assistance from the CSA and the lure of big money the mother would have not continued with the lie and pursued me for so long. She has admitted to me that she knew the truth right from the start. She only continued with the claim because I earned a decent wage and the CSA made it so easy for her to get payed, besides she knew the real father was unemployed and that any claim against him would be futile. I have finally decided to pick myself up and do something about it, does anyone know where I should start?

   Posted 7 months ago #

2. Big Gaz
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   The CSA are lying. Either that or you've spoken to someone who doesn't know their job. A certificate of non-parentage is definitive proof. Your money should be refunded to you by them.

   Send a letter of complaint, by recorded delivery and get your MP involved if necessary.

   Posted 7 months ago #

3. footprint
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   The DNP only runs from the date it was granted. The CSA are correct in not refunding any payments as in law all you have shown is that from the date of issue of the DNP you are not the father for child support purposes. You need a Neg DNA test result to obtain a full refund.

   Posted 7 months ago #

4. scottc
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   Thanks Big Gaz I have been to my MPs office this morning and asked for his consideration. They have taken details and said will get back to me soon.

   Footprint, I had to provide a negative DNA test to satisfy the court of non parentage before the declaration was granted. I have already provided the results of this to the CSA. I have a letter from the CSA stating that the liability for child maintenance ended on 06/09/1999 which is the date of my first payment.

   Thankyou to the both of you for taking the time to comment.

   Posted 7 months ago #

5. footprint
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   There was no mention of a DNA test in your post but if you have one which is recognised by the CSA then yes you should be refunded in full. Not sure why you went for DNP when you already had a DNA result unless it was a test that is not recognised by the CSA which would now mean you need to take a recognised test to get a refund but I suspect If mother has taken legal advice she has been advised not to take the CSA approved test.

   Posted 7 months ago #

6. fukthem
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   Hi, The agency is correct in stating that the debt is that of your ex partner, you do need to consider pursuing her through the courts, the Agency can only act on the provided information.

   Posted 7 months ago #

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