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CSA guy came to my house today

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Ulysees · 05/07/2007 17:08

Do they speak a different language or what? I had to repeat myself over and over. Think he was trying to catch me out.
Anyway, even though I'm on IS he reckons if ex has the boys 3 nights a week I may lose Child benefit?
He kept asking how many nights ex had dss since I left in March and I said I hadn't bothered keeping check seen as ex hasn't paid me regularly. I suppose I should've done. ex has kept a diary apparently.
I've made an appointment with a solicitor next week to go for a divorce as he isn't bothering. Plus to protect myself too.

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CaptainUnderpants · 05/07/2007 17:27

I know that if DC stay with ann ex partner for more than 52nigts in a year that it can affect maintenance payments.

Dont know about child benefit.

Why dont you phone Child Benefit office and ask ?

Number here

They are open until 8pm .

Tinkerbel5 · 05/07/2007 20:36

your ex might have the boys 3 nights per week but you are still the parent with care so will receive the child related benefits, I think the guy is talking rubbish.

MascaraOHara · 05/07/2007 20:38

If parenting is 50/50 he won't have to pay via the CSA you will still be entitled to Child Benefit, tax credit etc

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Ulysees · 05/07/2007 20:54

thanks everyone, he was a right prat.
Thanks for the phone number CU, will ring them tomorrow xx

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