Should I involve the CSA?
I have a 15 year old boy with my ex wife.
I have paid maintenance since he was about 1yr old when we seperated.
However we never involved the CSA and were able to come to an agreement over the years that she was happy with on our own.
I have never missed a payment however the amount was just what I could afford and she agreed to.
I may want to use the CSA due to financial difficulties but am worried that you will go back over the whole of the past and either say in theory I have not paid enough even though she was happy and i will owe money I have not got or I have paid to much and she will owe me money she has not got neither of which I want.
I just want the legal, fare amount to be paid moving forward whether it be more or less then I currently pay.
Are you able to advise what will happen if I involve the CSA now?
Best intentions
Mike Allan
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It could go two ways with the csa, they can assess you from the date you opened the case and you pay from there or they can go right back if the pwc feels vindictive especially if you have not been keeping any proof of payments. Be very careful of using the csa, with what I’ve read and been through myself, they are not in support of the child, and it might cause more friction for you and your ex. By all means get advice, and get some proof you paid maintenance because the pwc might put her claim him. Good luck
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Mike,
Just read some of the comments on here
Never involve the CSA,,,Period!!!!!
Regards