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Why does the CSA need your NI number?

Why is it impossible to ask the CSA a question without giving them your National Insurance No and date of birth? A general enquiry can general action if you have ever used them for calculations/payslip investigation (but not collection). Just asking a question has meant for me that they recalculate automatically, even when this hasn’t been requested. Also, why is it that being in receipt of one benefit is a get out clause for paying more than £5 per week.

My ex is in receipt of well over £100 in benefits, War pensions, disabililty, and earns more than me and yet he just sends a £5. I am unemployed sick, can I pay a £5?

My advice is, get your advise from Citizens Advise or your local council money advise, not the CSA unless you are happy to hand your life over to idiots.

2 thoughts on “Why does the CSA need your NI number?

  1. jeni,

    If your ex is receipt of certain benefits (or, net income of £100 or less pw), they may only be liable to contribute the flat rate of £5.
    However, if your ex is also in receipt of other income you may be able to apply for a variation to take such into account.

    The following link will take you to a useful ‘Gingerbread’ fact sheet http://www.gingerbread.org.uk/uploads/media/17/7051.pdf

    chall~ afairercsaforall

  2. Remember, citizens advice are a stakeholder in the csa.They are all in it togethor,which is sickeningly corrupt if you ask me.

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