Cannot afford a solicitor after CSA have taken their money
I left my house 2 years ago and paying 20% of my salary to CSA through my employer, in addition to the mortgage of the house where my children are living with their mother (I solely own that house), while I am renting a separate room elsewhere and piling on more debts.
I cant afford any solicitor anymore so fighting my own case in the court (divorce, kids etc). I was lucky the social service lady got fired and her replacement appears co-operative, atleast so far, and due to her intervention I started seeing my kids (since November 10). The next court hearing re children contact is in March 11, as I already have an ongoing children contact case.
I wanted to ask that should I ask CSA to reassess the payments as now kids stay with me from Friday to Sunday?
The only concern I have is that if I do so, she might stop the contact, OR should I rather wait until the court hearing? If so, will I be able to backdate the assessment?
Also, since CSA assessed my monthly payment, my salary has increased a bit. If I will ask them to recalculate the payment as kids are staying with me over the weekends, will they start from scratch and use my current salary?
Thanks for your help in advance.
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Hi, yes they would deduct a certain amount if the kids are staying with you, but would also take into account your wage increase, you can go on their website and check it out with their calculator. I’m assuming your ex is the ‘pay before you see them’ type?
It’s women like this that give us single mothers a bad name, we’re not all money grabbing bitches. My suggestion is, considering you pay her mortgage too, could you broach the subject of a private agreement with your ex? Settle on a set amount, draw up an agreement (though you’ll need a solicitor to oversee this part) that way, you pay a set amount, regardless of your wage increasing or decreasing, may be worthwhile. It takes it out the CSA’s hands completely, as they can’t claim money if you have a legal agreement on finances, therefore no hounding you for money, and your ex has the stability of knowing you can’t break the contract, and you have the stability of knowing it’s x amount, and any extra you earn can go in your pocket, and let you get yourself set up financially without worrying about having to shell out even more money.
It sounds to me like your a good Dad, and I’d imagine you spoil your kids rotten when you have them, so I think a set amount is fair for your ex, and also let’s you get on with your life.