My XH has been in and out of jobs for the last 14 mths and maintenance has been very irregular. During that time he has paid a total of 4 mths maintenance. We have a court consent order, however, i understand this isn't worth enforcing if he's claiming he's out of work.
He's recently set up an internet radio station with a friend and is selling advertising. He says he doesn't get a salary and any commission he gets is reinvested in the radio station. He says he's on income support and gets housing benefit. I suspect he also does disco's (dj) although I can't prove it. He says he can't afford any maintenance. I think this is partly down to him being crap with money and partly because he refuses to get a proper job.
He won't to mundane normal jobs as he sees himself as above that - he was well known in the local area. Whereas if I lost my job I would take anything to pay the bills as I'd have to.
AIBU to expect him to get a proper job to help pay a bit for his son, I don't expect lots, but its the principle.
He's emailed me tonight in response to my email to say there won't be any maintenance for the foreseeable future.
AIBU to contact the CSA.
Sorry for the rant.