I'm currently a lone parent. DD's father has been advent since I fell pregnant and following this he arranged to pay £150 a month maintenance which was a private agreement. He has kept to this with a reminder here and there but he has now changed his number so I can't get in contact (but has still been paying). As far as I know he earns around £3k a month and going from the maintenance calculator this would work out that I would get around £300 a month, which j relieve may change monthly since he earns different amounts although this would still be more than I receive currently.
Just wondering what you would do in my position. I am struggling to pay rent and nursery fees which are extortionate and could do with some extra help. The problem I have is that he is very controlling and won't like it if I take him to CMS (he previously mentioned he wouldn't like this) and I feel he may cause problems ie suggest my daughter is not his which will prolong the process and in the meantime he will most likely stop paying the £150 which is helping a lot currently.
I could do without the loss of this however I know he is getting far more money than I am and frequently buys new cars while I'm struggling to pay nursery fees and work.
Just would like to know what other people would do in my position. Thank you!!