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To let him off with paying child maintenance

79 replies

Pillowtalkedout · 20/09/2019 11:32

In lieu of the 600 per month that I receive for my children, particularly my child with mild sen . I am fully permanent and pensionable in my full time job also and we earn the same. He will be difficult with money side of things . Thanks

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bluebeck · 20/09/2019 17:02

OP you haven't responded about whether or not you have seen a solicitor and taken independent legal advice.

I cannot emphasise enough how important it is that you do this. You appear to be blundering into an agreement that benefits him and could leave you and your DC massively disadvantaged in the future.

SunburstsOrMarbleHalls · 20/09/2019 17:07

Contact the CMS and let them deal with him. - They will assess what he should be paying based on his income and how many overnights he has the children. If he refuses to pay then they will put a deductions of earning on his wages.

Do not hand any DLA or any other benefit over to him at all. Some parents occasionally have an amicable arrangement in shared residency situations but this is an entirely different situation.

Do not engage with him over any further financial discussions. If he wants to find out what he is "entitled" to then he can seek advice and be given a swift reality check.

harvey30 · 21/09/2019 10:26

Make him pay the money . Its his place to pay for them.

bridgetreilly · 21/09/2019 10:48

I think you need to disengage and hand the whole thing over to CMS

This. So much this.

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