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Child maintenance

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Hollyboo123 · 23/01/2023 15:11

My ex partner of 21 years and the father of my 2 children doesn't pay child maintenance. He doesn't work so no income but has inherited 2.5 million pounds. Am I entitled to child maintenance on this basis?

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DrMarciaFieldstone · 23/01/2023 18:00

It’s not a source of income for CMS, but you can apply for a variation order and they might award a notional income of a certain amount (used to be around 8% on 30k+) but a family lawyer could advise you how best to proceed now.

chipswitheveryting · 23/01/2023 22:03

Wow! I hope you get something!

3peassuit · 23/01/2023 22:25

It might be worth asking a solicitor if you would be entitled to anything under section one of the Children’s Act.

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Hollyboo123 · 27/01/2023 13:38

What can I apply for under the section 1 children's act?

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Livinghappy · 27/01/2023 15:14

I think there is case law for a similar situation.. a judge refused to believe that the Ex had no income whilst having assets.

Livinghappy · 27/01/2023 15:18

I believe its "notional income" that assumes a certain rate of return on assets so that is classed as income.

A solicitor or CMS might be able to advise. Good luck - too many fathers try to not support their children

Mustbecrazyxx · 01/09/2023 15:59

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