Ex had salary reduced & didn't tell CSA about major shares he holds - what to do?

[swapthislife]

I recently got the CSA calculations based on my ex's information and it mentions a monthly salary that is quite a bit lower than when we were together. He's a CEO of a multi-million £ internet company and has influence on salary payments and as he's always threatened to do so, the only explanation is that he had his salary reduced. He has, however, shares worth several millions - doesn't he have to mention those to the CSA and won't maintenance payments be impacted?

[STIDW]

The CSA basic assessment is based on the non-resident parents income. The onus is on the parent with care to apply for a variation if they believe the NRP has income that hasn't been taken into account.

[Collaborate]

Agree with STIDW - apply for a variation. The CSA site will have details on the various types of variation you need to apply for. I suggest you go under deliberate deprivation of income and lifestyle inconsistent with declared income. Also apply to challenge the decision itself on the ground that it is wrong. They don't automatically include dividend income first time round. You have to ask.

[swapthislife]

Thanks guys, this is so helpful!