Hello all, happy Saturday.
Basically I can’t get through to CSA and not sure what to do. Or whether I should as not wanting to rock the boat during this uncertain time.
My dds father is a key worker, also is working a lot of over time and due to his mum being high risk no longer has dd. (Fact he doesn’t have her matters as you’re usually allocated more money)
In the past Hes actually said “I earnt 300 for a weekend, I can’t have her extra” She used to go over night two Saturdays a month. (So wasn’t a lot) because he chooses to work 60 hour week. He has her every Wednesday day also.
He is helpful, brings bits and bobs and has always paid me 160. He has refused to pay more and changes whenever I bring up money. He’s nice otherwise but it’s starting to get to me. I’m not working, I’m unsure about the future. I’m struggling putting things on credit cards.
When I’ve put his basic in it says I’m entitled to 41 pounds a week. When I’ve spoke to CSA in the past they hinted all his over time would be included. So I could be getting around 200 mark.
Now I hate that it all seems to make me look greedy and grabby. I don’t know what to do now as I never went through with it and it seems like people have had bad experiences and it puts you off. Mostly I don’t want animosity and stress. I’m buying clothes shoes, also fun toys and I’m not wanting to make money. Just want help to break even. Her toes point inwards it’s called pigeon feet, so I have to get proper shoes. She’s 17 months. They don’t come cheap. 160 just really doesn’t touch the sides 
So does anyone know how I can set up new case in these times? Phone line is shut.
Also do you think I should? So am I being unreasonable?
Thanks all.