Should he be paying child support?

[Anna1998]

I don’t live with the father of my baby he lives in a different city and works there. I look after baby myself and on weekends on his days off he comes and stays with us to spend time with her etc. he never gives me any money but I’m currently on maternity leave and staying with parents but we are trying to find a place together so this is temporary for a few more months. Is this right or should he be sending me money?

He should be giving you money. Who paid for all the things for the baby? Has he contributed at all?

Yes 12% of his wage before tax. He doesn't take the baby any nights so no deductions

Yes he should. Unless he is having the baby overnight elsewhere to your home on a regular basis, child maintenance is due at the highest rate (proportionate to his income).

My DP and I don’t live together either, same dynamic comes at the weekends but lives at his mums as it’s only 5 mins from work (from mine it’s 1.5 hours) but he gives me money for nappies, wipes, food etc and pays for her childcare.

He should absolutely be giving you money, it’s his child too.

Is he your partner or not? Your relationship isn’t very clear from your post. Either way yes of course he should financially supporting his child, and if you’re his partner he should be supporting you too

Are you together or not? If you are then tell him to buy stuff the baby needs. If he won’t do that then you’re not really in a relationship of any use. Open a case with the CMS if he’s working and get what your child is owed. He’s taking the piss.