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1. ant121
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   HI,

   When i split with my ex wife i had to take all the debts in my name, now the csa are wanting £96 per week off me and if i pay that and have to pay my house hold costs and the debts that im congruently paying off that i acquired when we was together it would leave me with nothing. a month to buy food or do anything, how can they expect me to live on nothing, is they anything i can do?

   I have no problem paying for my kids i pay as much as i can £130 a month but not enough but i just can't afford to pay any more

   Posted 7 months ago #

2. Paul B
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   The bottom line is that the CSA dont care what you are left with. I have a similar situation and am currently in a IVA arrangment with all the creditors that we obtained as a couple but with all the debts in my name i am the only one these creditors seek out. My ex - wife works part time and is also in receipt of benefits etc. she also has a new partner who works and between them do very well financially. I however struggle to pay rent and bills on a flat that i needed to get after the split and i share this with our two sons both currently unemployed ( of course she got to stay in the house despite the fact it was her extra marital practices that caused the split ) I have weekend access to our three young daughters and have them stay with me two nights per week. I am currently paying £555.54 per month which leaves me short in my wages and unable to cover my bills. My elderly and retired parents bail me out to the tune of £200 per month just so that i can keep my flat and have somewhere to see my kids. The CSA know all this but say there is no formula that they take into account which considers the non resident parents outgoings which is simply ridiculous - good luck mate.

   Posted 7 months ago #

3. fukthem
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   Firstly, you need to pursue a variation order, this is granted if you travel to see the child(but not if you have a reimbursment for over night care) prior debts( this is what I think you can claim under)as long as your ex and child are stil getting the benefit of anything you purchased( windows,central heating, car etc)any further help message me

   Posted 7 months ago #

4. cold810
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   I applied for a variation based on the purchase of a new car on finance, just 4 months before I caught her cheating and the marriage ended. I received a letter two days ago stating that my request was denied on the basis that I have retained for my own use and benefit the asset in connection with the purchase of which I incurred the debt.

   I am about to challenge this decision on the basis that I had no choice but to keep the asset as it is in my name and I am tied to a finance agreement. I am stuck with the car against my wishes as a result of a joint decision taken within the marriage (the car was actually meant to be for the ex!), where's the fairness? Also the fact that the children still benefit from the purchase should surely be in my favour, however, I do not hold out much hope.

   Posted 7 months ago #

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